Augusta, Maine: Katahdin Publishing Company, 1924. First American Edition . Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. First Printing 1924. A very good copy in decorative cloth--dark blue cloth with gilt and green decorations and lettering to front board and spine. From the recently auctioned collection of M. B. Goldstone--a collection of essays about Maine from the Editor In Chief of the Lewiston Journal Press and with affiliation to the Boston Herald at the time of publication. A dedication copy with the inscription, "With the best wishes and the kind regards, Arthur G. Staples, Inscribed 4th May 1924, Lewiston, Maine"--a beautiful book with only natural age toning and edgewear--lettering to spine lightly faded--uncut page edges and handmade paper.

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Bookseller: Classic First Editions (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: cfe12750
Title: The Passing Age (Signed)
Author: Staples, Arthur G
Format/Binding: Cloth
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First American Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Katahdin Publishing Company
Place of Publication: Augusta, Maine
Date Published: 1924
Keywords: ESSAYS MAINE LEWISTON
Bookseller catalogs: M.B. Goldstone Collection;

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