The Stories of O. Henry [With Slipcase]
by O. Henry (Porter, William Sydney)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- Seller
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Traverse City, Michigan, United States
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About This Item
Norwalk, CT: The Heritage Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. c. 1976. Hardcover. O. Henry was the pseudonymn of the the famous American short story writer William Sydney Porter (1862-1910). This pretty printing of O. Henry's famous short stories were chosen and introduced by Harry Hansen. Original lavender publisher's covers with gilt spine lettering encased in a lavender-colored slipcase. The Sandglass 4 page pamphlet is loosely laid in. This is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings, no previous owner names and no bookplates. The slipcase is also in nice condition with no tears or splits (there is a little sunning to the edges). The Heritage Press imprint indicates that it was published in 1965; however, the Norwalk place of publication means that it was printed sometime between 1976 and 1983. This copy appears to have been seldom, if ever, read. Please inquire if you would like more information.; B&W Illustrations; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 366 pages .
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Details
- Bookseller
- Peninsula Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 20824
- Title
- The Stories of O. Henry [With Slipcase]
- Author
- O. Henry (Porter, William Sydney)
- Illustrator
- John Groth
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- Publisher
- The Heritage Press
- Place of Publication
- Norwalk, CT
- Date Published
- c. 1976
- Keywords
- Short Stories, Heritage Press
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Peninsula Books
Biblio member since 2023
Traverse City, Michigan
About Peninsula Books
Peninsula Books has been providing fine and rare books to collectors, institutions and the book trade since 1980. We have a select general stock of books and specialize in Americana in its many forms. We welcome your inquiries and are always happy to answer any questions about our books. Email is usually the quickest way to have your questions answered.
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- Jacket
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- Gilt
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