Arthur Letts, 1862-1923: Man and Merchant, Steadfast, Friend, Loyal Employer
by KILNER, William H.B
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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About This Item
[Los Angeles, Young & McCallister, 1927]., 1927. First edition. 8vo. Author's foreword; introductory essay by Samuel T. Clover. Over 150 b/w photos. Original blue cloth stamp in blind with gilt stamped morocco label on the spine, t.e.g., uncut. Very good. No dust jacket. 273 pages. Inscription on the half title page reads: "Presented to Dr. Francis B. Kellogg by Arthur Letts Jr." Biography of the famous Los Angeles businessman, philanthropist, forever associated with the Broadway department store and the Los Angeles Boy Scouts chapter. Rocq 3933.. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket.
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- Bookseller
- Houle Rare Books & Autographs
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 303598
- Title
- Arthur Letts, 1862-1923: Man and Merchant, Steadfast, Friend, Loyal Employer
- Author
- KILNER, William H.B
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- [Los Angeles, Young & McCallister, 1927].
- Date Published
- 1927
- Bookseller catalogs
- WESTERN AMERICANA;
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