The Writings of John Burroughs.
by BURROUGHS, John
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Most of the spines are sunned to a light tan; small nick to one of the spine labels; a few minor bumps; clean, tight and sound.
- Seller
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Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
Boston and New York:: Houghton, Mifflin and Company,, 1904-1922.. Autograph edition; No. 358 of 750 sets, signed by John Burroughs and by the publisher. . publisher's blue buckram with printed paper labels on spines.. Most of the spines are sunned to a light tan; small nick to one of the spine labels; a few minor bumps; clean, tight and sound. . 8vo,. Illustrated. Laid in is an interesting 1+ p. ALs from John Burroughs to a Judge, regarding bookplates and the arrival of bluebirds.
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- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 27461
- Title
- The Writings of John Burroughs.
- Author
- BURROUGHS, John
- Format/Binding
- Publisher's blue buckram with printed paper labels on spines.
- Book Condition
- Used - Most of the spines are sunned to a light tan; small nick to one of the spine labels; a few minor bumps; clean, tight and sound.
- Edition
- Autograph edition; No. 358 of 750 sets, signed by John Burroughs
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Houghton, Mifflin and Company,
- Place of Publication
- Boston and New York:
- Date Published
- 1904-1922.
- Pages
- 23 vols.
- Size
- 8vo,
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
All books are returnable within ten days if returned in the same condition as sent. New York residents please add 8% sales tax. All items guaranteed. Members ABAA, ILAB.
About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Specializing in modern first editions since 1978. Fine and rare books in all fields.
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