The Autobiography of Joseph Jefferson
by Jefferson, Joseph
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- Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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About This Item
New York, NY: Century Company, 1890. First Edition. Good. First edition, 1890. Blind stamped, decorated vellum beveled boards and spine. 501 pages, with index. Illustrated. Boards are soiled but sound. Light bubble to rear board. Joseph Jefferson III, commonly known as Joe Jefferson (February 20, 1829 â April 23, 1905), was an American actor, and one of the most famous 19th century American comedians. Beginning as a young child, he continued as a performer for most of his 76 years. Jefferson was particularly well known for his adaptation and portrayal of Rip Van Winkle on the stage, reprising the role in several silent film adaptations. After 1865, he created no other major role and toured with this play for decades. Not available for priority/expedited shipping. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may apply for international shipping.
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- Bookseller
- The Book House in Dinkytown (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 306513
- Title
- The Autobiography of Joseph Jefferson
- Author
- Jefferson, Joseph
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Century Company
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY
- Date Published
- 1890
- Weight
- 3.75 lbs
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- Vellum
- Vellum is a sheet of specialty prepared skin of lamb, calf, or goat kid used for binding a book or for printing and writing. ...
- Beveled
- Beveled edges, or beveled boards, describe a technique of binding in which the edges of book boards have been cut into slanted...
- First Edition
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Soiled
- Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.