PITTSBURGH: Forge of the Universe by Harper, Frank C - 1957

New York: Comet Press Books, 1958. HC. good w/chipped dustjacket (hardcover). A review of Pittsburgh's matchless two hundred year history; the rise of economic democracy and industrial liberalism, and the great civic upsurge, in capitalism's key city." 320pp.

New York: Comet Press Books. Good in Fair dust jacket. 1957. First Edition. Hardcover. Endpaper is faded. Pages are browning. DJ is browning, has some wear, chipping, and some chunks missing, but is in a plastic cover. .

New York: A Reflection Book / Comet Press Books, 1957. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Near Fine/Good. Red cloth with darker red spine titles; 8.25 inches tall; 320 pages with an appendix and index. The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, light even toning. Minimal shelf handling wear. The dust jacket has the price of $4.00  has age toned with a lighter spine with small loss on the tips. . Pittsburgh holds a unique place in American history, embodying principles of economic stability and the golden rule. It has been a focal point for significant social surveys and has been influenced by the enduring spirit of figures like George Washington. From its origins in 1758 to the present day, Pittsburgh's story reflects a journey of industrial prowess and societal evolution. Today, it stands as a marvel of modern industry, undergoing a renaissance marked by civic renewal and revitalization efforts. A review of Pittsburgh's matchless two hundred year history; the rise… Read More

Comet Press. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1957. Hardcover. This specific hardback book is in very good condition with a red linen over hard board cover that has sharp edges/corners with very minimal bumping or scuffing and has a tight intact binding. The pages are clean, crisp, unmarked and uncreased . There was some moisture damage to the exterior of the book where a section of the dust cover is bonded with the rear cover. The damage has in no way extended to the interior of the book. We package all books in custom cardboard book boxes for shipment and ship daily with tracking numbers.; "This book is a review of Pittsburgh's matchless two hundred year history; the rise of economic democracy and industrial liberalism and the great civic upsurge, in capitalism's key city. This is the original 1957 publication of this book. It is inscribed to the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania and is signed by the author and dated December, 1957." ; 8vo 8" - 9"… Read More

A Reflection Book/Comet Press Books, New York, 1957. First Edition. Hardback. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. ; 320 pages; A review of Pittsburgh's matchless 200 year history; the rise of economic democracy and induistrial liberalism, and the great civic upsurge, in capitalism's key city.

New York: Comet Press/Reflection, 1957. First edition. Hardcover. Near fine/Very good+. Warmly inscribed by Harper! Red cloth boards in dust jacket, octavo, not illustrated. Book has hint of wear to tips, binding tight, text clean and unmarked. DJ has mild edgewear that includes a few small tears, toning, faint sun to spine, now in archival mylar. Inscription is to Bill Schoyer, the husband of Maxine Schoyer, whose antiquarian bookstore was a Pittsburgh treasure for many years.