NY: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1928. 4th printing. Original Cloth. Very Good. pp: x, 325; 48pp illus from photographs; bottom margin of frontispiece chipped. 9.5" x 6.25" This copy is inscribed and signed by the author on the title-page. Walter lost his leg just before college graduation, then set out from Seattle to Honolulu and on around the world, visiting the Fiji Islands, Australia, Egypt, and North Africa. The first half of the book describes his earlier travels as he worked his way across Mexico, Japan, China, etc. Contains much about coping with his handicap.

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Bookseller: R & A Petrilla (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: BOOKS009148I
Title: THE WORLD ON ONE LEG [signed]
Author: Walter, Ellery
Format/Binding: Original Cloth
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 4th printing
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Place of Publication: NY
Date Published: 1928
Keywords: disabled; amputee; signed books
Bookseller catalogs: travel;

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Established 1970, we are generalist antiquarian booksellers. We specialize in old and unusual books, manuscripts, and ephemera. We no longer sell at book fairs. Please see the catalogs on our website, or browse our stock for your interests. We are grateful for your orders. Thank you. -- Bob & Alison Petrilla Professional affiliations: American Antiquarian Society, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA, Library Company of Philadelphia, Philobiblon Club.

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