New York: Charles Scribner's Sons (D.B. Updike, The Merrymount Press), (MDCCCCII) February 1902. First edition. First Issue, First Novel. 2 volumes. Original bugundy cloth, gilt print spine, uncut, t.e.g. 8vo. pp. [vi], 341, [2]; [vi], 311, [1]. VG/no jackets. Caps lightly frayed at joint tips (volume 2 heel), some corner wear, Volume I has 2 faint board scrapes, Volume II has 2 faint board stains on top and one dot on spine, foxed spots starting at several endpapers, o/w internally NF and tight..

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Bookseller: OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994) (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: OWBVAL105840
Title: VALLEY OF DECISION, A Novel, The.
Author: Wharton, Edith 1862-1937
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: New York: Charles Scribner's Sons (D.B. Updike, The Merrymount Press), (MDCCCCII) February 1902.
Bookseller catalogs: American Literature;
Note: May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)

Point of Sale (by phone or fax), Checks, MO, drafts in US Funds. MA residents invoiced 6.25% Sales Tax. We cost (drop) ship world-wide via USPS, but will ship via other specified carriers and by your account number via pick-up service. We ship promptly in professional packaging. In office for questions 5am-3pm EST Mon-Sat @ (508) 867-3434 (calls returned on complete messages including book title or number) or 24/7 secure fax. Notify us of intent to return within 3 days of receipt in original packaging and matching post. On March 31 2018 (9-3) we will be at Flamingo Eventz Boxborough (MA) Paper Town with bindings and cards. Hope to see you there

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About OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)

Rare, scarce, out-of-print books, ephemera, pamphlets, and selected periodicals in over 90 subject areas. Full bindery services by appointment, phone conference or email (Rebacking, full bindings, boxes and slipcases, restoration); Appraisals for indivicuals and institutions. We also offer unique blank cards created from recycled book illustrations. We ship promptly in professional packaging and update our databases nightly. Mail order and internet sales only. In office for questions 5am-3pm EST, Mon-Sat @ (508) 867-3434 (calls returned on complete messages incluing book title or number) or 24/7 secure fax. Doing business since 1994, SNEAB (formerly MARIAB) Member. Blank note card enclosed with every order.

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