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Westvaco, 1972. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Fables In Slang [Chicago Daily Life] by Ade, George - 1899
by Ade, George
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Fables In Slang [Chicago Daily Life]
by Ade, George
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Chicago & New York: Herbert S. Stone & Co., 1899. First Trade Edition. Good/No Dust Jacket As Issued. Illustrated by Clyde J. Newman..
Publisher's Decorated cloth, with a black border and title with floral accents with green on the front; printed on laid-paper; 16mo; 6 inches tall; 202 pages. Woodcut illustrations by Clyde J. Newman.
The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, light even toning. Moderate shelf handling wear with hand/age soiling.Offsetting on page 200-01 from now removed clipping. Previous owner's name/info on the front free endpage.. George Ade, an influential American writer, syndicated newspaper columnist, and playwright, rose to prominence during the early 20th century. He achieved widespread recognition with his column "Stories of the Streets and of the Town," where he artfully employed street language and slang to vividly portray everyday life in Chicago.
Additionally, he captivated readers with his collection of fables in slang, showcasing humorous tales characterized by vernacular speech and liberal capitalization in his characters' dialogues. Ade's unique style and keen observations endeared him to readers, making him a notable literary figure of his time.
Publisher's Decorated cloth, with a black border and title with floral accents with green on the front; printed on laid-paper; 16mo; 6 inches tall; 202 pages. Woodcut illustrations by Clyde J. Newman.
The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, light even toning. Moderate shelf handling wear with hand/age soiling.Offsetting on page 200-01 from now removed clipping. Previous owner's name/info on the front free endpage.. George Ade, an influential American writer, syndicated newspaper columnist, and playwright, rose to prominence during the early 20th century. He achieved widespread recognition with his column "Stories of the Streets and of the Town," where he artfully employed street language and slang to vividly portray everyday life in Chicago.
Additionally, he captivated readers with his collection of fables in slang, showcasing humorous tales characterized by vernacular speech and liberal capitalization in his characters' dialogues. Ade's unique style and keen observations endeared him to readers, making him a notable literary figure of his time.
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- Illustrator Illustrated by Clyde J. Newman.
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- Edition First Trade Edition
- Publisher Herbert S. Stone & Co.
- Place of Publication Chicago & New York
- Date Published 1899
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Fables in Slang
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Westvaco, 1972. Limited Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket. book unmarked, mild stains to slipcase
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Herbert Stone, 1900. Hardcover. Very Good. 4 1/2" x 6 1/4 "...201 pages + 1 page ad at rear..Decorated cloth over boards. Slight corner wear through. Top edge gilt. Light pencil scribble back cover. Slightly shaken.
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Westvaco West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company, 1972. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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Fables in Slang
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Westvaco, 1972. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Limited. In a Very Good+ slipcase with light wear..
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fables in slang
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westvaco, 1972. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. In a Very Good slipcase with light wear and couple tape repairs..
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