New York, U.S.A.: Doublday, Doran & Co, 1928. Autobiography of brilliant writer and student of humanity who has worked with men like Wells and Shaw. She lived in England during WWI and returned to the states afterwards. CONDITION Blue bds with gilt spine title, bottom rear cnr bumped o/w not worn, Red pub staining to top edge, pp 297 with untrimmed page edges, interior tight and fresh, odd expected foxing to ends. Original ocre wrapper is complete but in pieces, with both flaps separate and tears.. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Poor. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bookseller: Ariel Books (NZ)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 7174
Title: The Remaking of an American
Author: Banks, Elizabeth
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Poor
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Doublday, Doran & Co
Place of Publication: New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1928
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Keywords: Politics
Bookseller catalogs: Biography & Autobiography;

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