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Two Years' Residence on the English Prairie of Illinois
by WOODS, John with Paul M. Angle (ed. and intro.)
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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About This Item
Chicago: The Lakeside Press, 1968. First Thus. Hardcover. Fine. 12mo. Pp. xxxv, 237, followed by three pages of publisher's titles. Facsimile of original title page. Illustrated with reproductions of historical prints. Index. Bound in blue cloth with publisher's emblem stamped in gilt on the front board, gilt lettering on spine. Top edge gilt. With the publisher's blindstamped gift card laid-in, "With the Compliments of the Season / H. W. Tribolet". A bright, fresh copy that appears unread. The publisher's annual Christmas book, offered here in presentable condition with fine shelf appeal.
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- Bookseller
- Long Brothers Fine and Rare Books, ABAA
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6210
- Title
- Two Years' Residence on the English Prairie of Illinois
- Author
- WOODS, John with Paul M. Angle (ed. and intro.)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Thus
- Publisher
- The Lakeside Press
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Date Published
- 1968
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Seattle, Washington
About Long Brothers Fine and Rare Books, ABAA
Long Brothers Fine and Rare Books was established in 1996 as a natural progression of proprietor Jeffrey Long's historical and bibliophilic interests. We are located in West Seattle and can be visited by appointment only.
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- Fine
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- 12mo
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- Laid-in
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