My Woods
by [Governor Chase S. Osborn] Harper, Samuel A
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/No Dustjacket
- Seller
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Roswell, Georgia, United States
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About This Item
Chicago: The Bookfellows, 1923. [1923] First edition hardcover, limited edition (only 700 printed). Frontispiece. Two edges deckled, 167 pages. INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR to GOVERNOR CHASE S. OSBORN OF SAULT SANTE MARIE, MICHIGAN, September 27, 1927. Includes Gov. Osborn's bookplate; book was part of his personal library. Condition: Faint age toning/foxing; one corner lightly bumped (almost not noticeable), another corner slightly showing. Free of cracks or tears to binding. Internally: Lightly age toned. Else overall Very Good. Free of writing and notations in text and torn pages. Pages are clear, very readable. Here is a wonderful, warmly written book about natural history, nature, and the beautiful outdoors. Contents include My Woods, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter. A nice first, limited edition from the library of Gov. Chase Salmon who served Michigan from 1911 to 1913. Historical association book. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly. . Inscribed by Author to Governor Osborn . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Dustjacket.
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Details
- Bookseller
- R. Siedlecki Vintage Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 004590
- Title
- My Woods
- Author
- [Governor Chase S. Osborn] Harper, Samuel A
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Dustjacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- The Bookfellows
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Date Published
- 1923
- Keywords
- My Woods; Boyhood; Non Fiction; Natural History; The Outdoors; Nature; Governor Chase S. Osborn
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About the Seller
R. Siedlecki Vintage Books
Biblio member since 2006
Roswell, Georgia
About R. Siedlecki Vintage Books
We are a well-established, well-respected dealer that is professional, honest, and ethical in our business dealings. We tend to describe each book in a reserved, conservative manner, rather than oversell a book or sidestep the responsibility of addressing its flaws. Book club editions and library books along with books without dustjackets (if they came with dustjackets) are pointed out in our descriptions. We describe our books in detail, pointing out the precise condition of each book based on our opinion. It's your assurance that the book we describe is as close as possible to the book you’ll receive. In business since 1991, we typically have five-star ratings on major web sites.
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