The Shadow on the Dial: And Other Essays. D/J
by BIERCE, Ambrose
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- Hardcover
- first
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About This Item
San Francisco, A.M. Robertson, 1909.. First edition. 8vo. Edited, with a preface, by S.O. Howes; author's note. Decorative title page, printed red and black. Original full green buckram, gilt stamped spine, pictorial upper cover stamped gilt and black, uncut. Dust jacket (unclipped, slight browning to spine). Very good-fine. 249 pages. Uncommon in a complete dust jacket. No signatures or bookplates. 19 essays, comprising Bierce's satirical views on dogs, politics, religion, "emancipated" women, capital punishment, etc. Printed and bound by Hicks-Judd, San Francisco. BAL #1127.. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good.
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- Bookseller
- Houle Rare Books & Autographs (US)
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- 306404
- Title
- The Shadow on the Dial: And Other Essays. D/J
- Author
- BIERCE, Ambrose
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- San Francisco, A.M. Robertson, 1909.
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