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Clinton: A Book for Boys / Aimwell Series, 1854 FIRST EDITION
by Simonds, William / Aimwell, Walter
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+
- Seller
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Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
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About This Item
1854 - Clinton: A Book for Boys. By William Simonds, Pseud. Walter Aimwell.author of "Boy's Own Guide" "Friendly Words" etc. With Illustrations. Boston: Gould and Lincoln, 1854.
Calling all Aimwell Series / Aimwell Stories collectors! This book is the first publication in the series, a nice hardcover first edition. "The story of Clinton is designed to illustrate good habits in teenagers and the danger of mingling with unsavory companions...Preface.
List of illustrations photographed for your review, as well as a summary of William Simonds / Walter Aimwell's publishing history of the series. Period ads in back of book. Inscribed page separated but included.
Condition: Professionally re-backed with original spine piece re-applied. Front cover a stunner. In really nice condition for its age. If you need more information, please ask. We can provide more photos if desired.
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Details
- Bookseller
- SRG Antiquarian Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 18540020618
- Title
- Clinton: A Book for Boys / Aimwell Series, 1854 FIRST EDITION
- Author
- Simonds, William / Aimwell, Walter
- Illustrator
- 14 illustrations
- Format/Binding
- Dark green impressed cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Gould and Lincoln
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1854
- Size
- 16mo
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- William Simonds, Walter Aimwell, The Aimwell Series, Stories for Boys, William Simonds, Boy' Own Guide, Friendly Words
- Bookseller catalogs
- Youth / Children; Illustrated Books;
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**Attention International Buyers** For all standard international book orders, we will be using Asendia consolidated shipping through Biblio.com. If you should choose expedited shipping instead, we will provide you with that additional cost by the most economical Federal Express International. Once actual shipping costs are calculated for your exact address, we will advise you of any additional charges or refund due. After all is agreed, your book(s) will ship promptly.***
About the Seller
SRG Antiquarian Books
Biblio member since 2018
Lincoln, Nebraska
About SRG Antiquarian Books
SRG Antiquarian Books has been collecting and selling books to other bibliophiles for over 12 years. We specialize in non fiction rare and vintage books, especially seeking out pre-1900 publications, many in leather bindings. Civil War, biography, the Way West, and history are joined by unique books with a variety of subjects, including religious, picturesque, art, and industry and carefully selected children's books. Sometimes, you will find ephemera such as period sheet music and unique magazines with special cover art and advertisements / articles in our store..
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