New York: Farrar, Straus and Co., 1946 121 pp.; HB w/DJ. Pages: clean, bright, tight, decorartive eps, frontis; t.e. dusty, . Cover: gray paper over boards, black cloth spine, gilt logo stamped front, dull gilt titles spine; modest shelfwear, head/heel curved, gilt rubbed, b.e. and corners worn. DJ: unclipped in Brodart, lt orange w/black titles front, black spine w/ reverse titles, white back w/ black author sketch and text; head/heel worn, several small closed tears and chips to points and corners, light soiling. We have a substantial Cabell collection.

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Bookseller: Independent Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 010716
Title: There Were Two Pirates : a Comedy of Division
Author: Cabell, James Branch
Illustrator: John O.Hara Cosgrave II
Format/Binding: 1/2 Cloth
Book Condition: Used - Very Good (+)
Jacket Condition: VG (+)
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition (stated)
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Co.
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1946
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Keywords: Cabell

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Independent Books deals in used, antiquarian, and rare collectible volumes. Our books are in great condition -- we provide value to you by offering the book in the best condition for the best price, and we frequently have one-of-a-kind collectibles in extraordinary shape. A tremendous resource for the discriminating collector/connoisseur. Service and client satisfaction are our hallmarks. We are glad to conduct research or locate a difficult-to-find title. Our book rating standards are as follows; nearly all of our stock is VG or better: As New (AN)-just as states, clean, bright, tight, no defects. Fine-AN, but not as bright, minor marks or other minor defects. Very Good (VG)-small to modest tears, chips, marks, cocked etc. Good (G)-not so much, with larger tears or chips, possibly soiled, cocked, etc. Fair-ugly, with pages or large areas of DJ missing or other major defects. Poor(P)-truly ugly, disbound or requiring other major rehabilitation. We stabilize most minor defects with archival quality materials, and with few exceptions, these stabilizations are reversible

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Tight: Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
Cloth: "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
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