New York, George H. Doran Company [1923]., 1923. First edition. 8vo. Original green cloth stamped in gilt on the spine and blind on the front cover (gilt on spine faded). Very good. 343 pages. No dust jacket. Boldly signed and inscribed by Irvin S. Cobb on the front free endpaper: "July 4, 1923, For Betty Ringling with deepest regards, Irvin S. Cobb." Pictorial bookplate of Otto Orren Fisher on the front pastedown.. Inscribed by Author(s). 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket.

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Bookseller: Houle Rare Books & Autographs (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 228940
Title: Snake Doctor and Other Stories
Author: COBB, Irvin S
Book Condition: Used
Edition: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: New York, George H. Doran Company [1923].
Date Published: 1923
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