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The Ape and the Idiot (Six Tales of California No. 5 1939) by Morrow, W. C - 1939

by Morrow, W. C

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The Ape and the Idiot (Six Tales of California No. 5 1939)

by Morrow, W. C

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California: The Book Club of California / Johnck & Seeger, 1939. Limited Edition . Chapbook. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Part of the Book Club of California. This series was limited to 650 copies of each issue, issued bi-monthly during 1939, for a total of 6 issues in the set. Offered here is only a single issue. Each issue presented a historical sketch by a California writer, with each issue designed and printed by a different, California based small/fine press. This issue here is designed and printed by Johnck & Seeger, San Francisco. Chapbook approximate size is 9.5"T x 6.5"W, with a hand-sewn binding. 13 pages, thick stock quality paper. This is in solid VERY GOOD condition. Minor shelfwear to the edges, pages clean and free of markings. Very light toning to the edges of the front & rear covers. Preserved in an acid-free archival bag. Gift or collection quality.

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  • Edition Limited Edition
  • Publisher The Book Club of California / Johnck & Seeger
  • Place of Publication California
  • Date Published 1939
  • Pages 13
  • Keywords california poetry folios illustrated paper ephemera
  • Size 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall

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The Ape and the Idiot

The Ape and the Idiot

by Morrow, W.C

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San Francisco: Book Club of California, 1939. First edition, Chapbook (stapled wraps), Near Fine,. San Francisco: Book Club of California:, 1939. First edition, Chapbook (stapled wraps), Near Fine, 13 pp.<br/> Covers a bit dusty.
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The Ape and the Idiot - Number Five of Six California Tales

by MORROW, W.C

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San Francisco: Book Club of California / Johnck & Seefer, 1939. Limited Edition. Paperback. One of 650 copies. FINE - NO MARKINGS. TEARS, DISCOLOARTIONS.
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The Ape and the Idiot

by Morrow W.C

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Book Club of California, 1939. First Edition. . Staple Bound. Good. The Ape and the Idiot by Morrow, W.C. Book Club of California, 1939 part five of six California Tales Series Staplebound in good condition, text is clean and unmarked, binding tight. Cover is clean. Morrow wrote mainly short stories and worked on newspapers in San Jose and San Francisco as well as several literary weeklies. He became known for his bizarre themes and the meticulous craftsmanship of his writing. This story was published by Lippincott in 1897 where it appeared under the title of Resurrection of Little Wang Tai. This is a nice collectible edition of this title. 13 pages.
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The Ape and the Idiot: W C Morrow Number Five of Six California Tales. One of limited edition of...

The Ape and the Idiot: W C Morrow Number Five of Six California Tales. One of limited edition of 650 copies.

by W C Morrow

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San Francisco: Book Club of California, [1939].. 8vo. [14 pp.]. Very Good. Soft Covers. Printed paper boards. Stitch binding. Deckled Pages. Scarce. Letter from Oscar Lewis, Secretary laid in.
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