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George Curry 1861-1947 An AutobiographyH. B. Hening (editor)
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
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Gleneden Beach, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Albuquerque, New Mexico: University of New Mexico Press, 1958. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. First Edition 1958 stated, comprehensive and detailed autobiography of George Curry, remarkable life as a legislator, Rough Rider, Solider in the Philippines, Governor of New Mexico Territory, Member of Congress and More. Book is near Fine, tiny bit of foxing on for edge, tiny sticker pull on bottom of first free page else Fine, No previous owner bookplate or writing, 336 pages including index, 11 Photographs, Frontispiece is a tipped in color portrait, plus 5 drawings by Sam Smith. Very Clean publishers rust cloth with black title to spine, tight and square with sharp points. Jacket is near Fine and retains the original price on front flap, shows nicely in a new mylar sleeve. An ultra clean and most presentable First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Pacific Coast Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 002790
- Title
- George Curry 1861-1947 An AutobiographyH. B. Hening (editor)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- University of New Mexico Press
- Place of Publication
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Date Published
- 1958
- Keywords
- New Mexico History, George Curry
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Pacific Coast Books
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Gleneden Beach, Oregon
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