The Making of an American
by Riis, Jacob A
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Southampton, New York, United States
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About This Item
Macmillan, 1901. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Macmillan, 1901. Octavo. Dark blue cloth boards stamped in gold with gold top stain. Book is very good. Has some wear along board edges. Front hinge slightly loose. Previous owner bookplate with date of 1905 on pastedown. Many b&w illustrations with 10 plates. Two plates have tissue guards; the frontispiece and portrait of Theodore Roosevelt. A very good copy of this landmark photographer's memoir. 443 pages plus advertisements. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ships with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Southampton Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 89243
- Title
- The Making of an American
- Author
- Riis, Jacob A
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Date Published
- 1901
- Keywords
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Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Southampton Books
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Southampton, New York
About Southampton Books
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