LIFE AND SAYINGS OF MRS. PARTINGTON AND OTHERS OF THE FAMILY
by SHILLABER, Benjamin P
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Head of spine chipped, some marginal dampstaining. Good+
- Seller
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Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
In 1851, Shillaber became the founding editor of the The Carpet-Bag, one of the country's first comic publications. An 1852 issue ran a short article titled "The Dandy Frightening the Squatter" by a 16-year old Samuel L. Clemens.
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- Bookseller
- Charles Agvent (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 003744
- Title
- LIFE AND SAYINGS OF MRS. PARTINGTON AND OTHERS OF THE FAMILY
- Author
- SHILLABER, Benjamin P
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Head of spine chipped, some marginal dampstaining. Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- J. C. Derby/Phillips, Sampson and Company
- Place of Publication
- New York/Boston
- Date Published
- 1854
- Keywords
- 19th Century American Literature, Humor
- Bookseller catalogs
- 19th Century American Literature; Fiction; 19th Century Literature; Humor;
Terms of Sale
Charles Agvent
All books subject to prior sale. Payment with order; institutions may be billed. Postage additional: $11.00 for the first book, $6.00 each thereafter. Overseas postage billed at approximate cost. Pennsylvania residents must add 6% sales tax. Mastercard, Visa, and American Express accepted. We are also open to reasonable payment terms. A book may be returned within 7 days of receipt for any reason provided it is in the same condition as sent and prior notice is given. Please insure returns for their full value.
About the Seller
Charles Agvent
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- Cloth
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- First Edition
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