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

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