Memoir of Old Humphrey; George Mogridge with Gleanings from his Portfolio, in Prose and Verse
by George Mogridge: Thomas O. Summers (Editor)
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good -
- Seller
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Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States
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About This Item
Nashville, TN: A. H. Redford, 1874. Hardcover. Very Good -. Hardcover. Ex-Library. Bound in umber cloth. Cover blind debossed decorative border. Gilt decoration and lettering on spine. George Mogridge (17 February 1787 â 2 November 1854) was a 19th century writer, poet and author of children's books and religious tracts. He is chiefly known by his pseudonym of Old Humphrey, under which name he published 46 works, but also used the pen-names "Jeremy Jaunt", "Ephraim Holding", "Peter Parley" and "Old Father Thames". He wrote approximately 200 published works, many of which are still in publication today,[1] and at the time of his death it was estimated that over 15 million copies of his writings were in circulation. 271pp.<br><br>CONDITION: Covers have normal shelf wear. Library label on spine, inside front cover and library card pocket on inside back cover. Missing front flyleaf. Pages have some foxing, but text remains clear and easily read. Binding and text block are sound. Full refund if not satisfied.
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- Seller
- Shelley and Son Books (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 070758
- Title
- Memoir of Old Humphrey; George Mogridge with Gleanings from his Portfolio, in Prose and Verse
- Author
- George Mogridge: Thomas O. Summers (Editor)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good -
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- A. H. Redford
- Place of Publication
- Nashville, TN
- Date Published
- 1874
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Christian, Protestant, Religion, Faith
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