New York: Liveright, 1935. Hardcover. near fine. 1st edition. xiv,149pp. Octavo. Illustrated with plates from photos and painting. Original black cloth with gilt lettering on front cover and spine in dust jacket. Decorative bookplate on front free endpaper. Library label on spine of dust jacket. Dust jacket slightly rubbed with tears to edges, tape repaired. near fine 1935

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Bookseller: Aquila Books (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 113848
Title: The Book of Snuff and Snuff Boxes.
Author: Curtis, Mattoon M
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - near fine
Quantity Available: 1
Publisher: Liveright
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1935
Keywords: Snuff Boxes|Collectibles
Bookseller catalogs: Hobbies and Collecting;

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Fine: A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
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