The Education of Henry Adams: An Autobiography
by Adams, Henry
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine Slipcase
- Seller
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Lyndhurst, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
New York: The Heritage Press, 1942. Presumed First Thus . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine Slipcase. 10 1/4" X 6 3/4. Samuel Chamberain (Gravures). Introduction by Henry, Seidel Canby. Heritage Club Edition. Frontis: ' Winter Evening on Beacon Street, Boston '. Preface by author dated February 16, 1907. 469 pp. plus Index. Brown cloth spine wit h gilt text/decorations binds paper covered marbled boards. Book has fo library plate and fo signature with 1956 date. on front pastedown, and spine ends are lightly worn. Laid in is a copy of 'Sandglass' Number XII:20, specific to the publication of this book. Burgundy slipcase has slight corner scuffing and shelf wear. Bookseller's Inventory # 222538.
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- Bookseller
- Lower Beverley Better Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 002538
- Title
- The Education of Henry Adams: An Autobiography
- Author
- Adams, Henry
- Illustrator
- Samuel Chamberain (Gravures)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine Slipcase
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Presumed First Thus
- Publisher
- The Heritage Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1942
- Size
- 10 1/4" X 6 3/4
- Weight
- 2.90 lbs
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Lower Beverley Better Books
Biblio member since 2014
Lyndhurst, Ontario
About Lower Beverley Better Books
An online bookstore that just grew from a combination of a love of books, a desire to save them from landfill and an inability to bypass yard sales. A considerable percentage of my inventory is signed editions. I also take pride in my Canadiana catalogue.
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