Chicago: Herbert S. Stone and Company, Eldridge Court., 1901. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. First Edition. Octavo, original blue cloth titled and decorated in white on front panel, titled in white on spine, publisher's device in white on rear panel. BAL 13501, Binding "A", Intermediate printing (between first and second, which, logically, would mean the second issue). This copy has all the first printing points called for by BAL, including "Noble's" for "Lorry's," page 150, line 6, but the laid paper stock is not watermarked. Neat name stamp on front paste-down and small ownership ticket of John Ruyle, a few minor internal stains; a nearly fine copy.

¶ The author's first book, a romance set in the imaginary Kingdom of Graustark, somewhere in the mountainous country of Eastern Europe. Court romance and intrigue. Vastly popular, the mythical Balkan Kingdom of Graustark and the "Graustarkian Romance" remain as household names today.

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Bookseller: Thompson Rare Books (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 302408
Title: GRAUSTARK. The Story of a Love Behind a Throne.
Author: McCUTCHEON, George Barr
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
Publisher: Herbert S. Stone and Company, Eldridge Court.
Place of Publication: Chicago
Date Published: 1901
Bookseller catalogs: Historical Fiction;

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