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The Gentleman from the 22nd; An Autobiography
by Antin, Benjamin
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Stamping dulled slightly; fine in a bright, crisp dust jacket with just a touch of soil and some minor nicks to the edges, small
- Seller
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Los Angeles, California, United States
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About This Item
New York: Boni and Liveright, 1927. First edition. Stamping dulled slightly; fine in a bright, crisp dust jacket with just a touch of soil and some minor nicks to the edges, small chip at the top of the spine and a short closed tear to the rear. An excellent copy.. 8vo, 301pp; dark blue cloth stamped in gilt. Memoir of a New York State Senator and longtime fixture in the state's Democratic party. A presentation copy, inscribed on the front flyleaf: "To Hon. Harry B. Chambers, In token of friendship and esteem, Benjamin Antin." The recipient was a Bronx lawyer and politician, chair of the borough's Democratic party who served on several city agencies.
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- Bookseller
- Locus Solus Rare Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 205653
- Title
- The Gentleman from the 22nd; An Autobiography
- Author
- Antin, Benjamin
- Book Condition
- Used - Stamping dulled slightly; fine in a bright, crisp dust jacket with just a touch of soil and some minor nicks to the edges, small
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Boni and Liveright
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1927
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