Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin: W. D. Hoard & Sons, 1985. First Edition. HB. Maroon imitation leather, gilt lettering on front cover and spine, 8vo, 451 pp. Biography of William Dempster Hoard, Wisconsin politician and publisher of Hoard's Dairyman. Signed by the author on ffep, and inscribed at top of ffep: "To Bill Riddle with appreciation for thirteen years of service. Mary Hoard, Jan 23, 1985." Mary Hoard was the wife of William D. Hoard Jr. No marks in book, binding tight. Several pages creased at top. In a dust jacket that shows minor edge wear, one 1/2" closed tear bottom front panel. Book condition VG in VG- DJ.

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Bookseller: Parker's Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: EO5972
Title: W. D. Hoard, A Man For His Time
Author: Osman, Loren H
Format/Binding: HB
Book Condition: Used
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W. D. Hoard & Sons
Place of Publication: Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
Date Published: 1985
Bookseller catalogs: Wisconsin;

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FFEP: A common abbreviation for Front Free End Paper. Generally, it is the first page of a book and is part of a single sheet that...
First Edition: In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
Gilt: The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
Inscribed: When a book is described as being inscribed, it indicates that a short note written by the author or a previous owner has been...
Spine: The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
Jacket: Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
Tight: Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
VG: Very Good condition can describe a used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or...