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Names on the Land

Names on the Land

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Names on the Land

by Stewart, George R

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NY: Random House, 1945. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo. 418pp. Stated first printing. Bound in sturdy grey cloth boards, with grey topstain and pictorial map endpapers. VG/VG-. Topstain shows light fading, with a couple of faint moisture spots. Edges of textblock lightly tanned. Unclipped "$3.00" jacket shows uniform browning, with light general edgewear, several short closed teras, a 1" closed tear at top of front flap hinge, and rubbing with some surface loss to the front and spine panels. Presents quite nicely indeed. An engaging yet authoritative study of the diverse origins of American place names, by the author of the science fiction classic "Earth Abides." Reissued as a NYRB paperback in 2008.

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Bookseller
Dividing Line Books US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
Names on the Land
Author
Stewart, George R
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition
Very Good
Quantity Available
1
Edition
1st Edition
Publisher
Random House
Place of Publication
NY
Date Published
1945
Weight
0.00 lbs

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