Indianapolis: Bobbs Merrill Co., 1905. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine. Will Vawter. First Edition THUS, of previously published poems and several newer poems. Early twentieth century issue. A Fine volume bound in red cloth with bright gilt decorations and illustration. Spine cloth barely sunned. Small ink name on blank front free end-paper, dated 1906 - no other markings. Two color title page.Tissue guard in place to frontispiece. Printed on glossy stock. Tight binding/text block. A FABULOUS copy illustrated with b/w artwork. No jacket. Two 1/2" closed tears at two margins, does not impact text at all. Gift quality. 195 pages. Protected in stiff mylar.

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Bookseller: Margins13 Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 002106
Title: Riley Songs O'Cheer
Author: Riley, James Whitcomb
Illustrator: Will Vawter
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: Bobbs Merrill Co.
Place of Publication: Indianapolis
Date Published: 1905
Keywords: Poetry, Illustrated; twentieth century poetry; Hoosier Poet;

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