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by Lindbergh, Charles
- Used
- near fine
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1927. Author's Presentation Edition. Near Fine. First edition. Author's presentation edition; Copy number "V3" of a limited 100 copies, signed by Charles Lindbergh and G. P. Putnam; Lindbergh has inscribed this copy to a former owner, Mrs. Paul Morton. Bound in publisher's half parchment over terracotta paper cover boards, decorated in gilt. The author's presentation edition precedes all other editions, including the edition limited to 1,000 signed copies, and the first trade edition. Near Fine. Spine toned and rubbed at extremities with light wear at spine ends. Covers lightly soiled. Signed by the famed aviator and the publisher, George P. Putnam. Putnam was a big fan of Lindbergh's and would later go on to marry another famous aviator, Amelia Earhart.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140939385
- Title
- We
- Author
- Lindbergh, Charles
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Author's Presentation Edition
- Publisher
- G. P. Putnam's Sons
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1927
Terms of Sale
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
Glossary
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Inscribed
- When a book is described as being inscribed, it indicates that a short note written by the author or a previous owner has been...
- 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....
- Parchment
- Pages or book covering made from a prepared animal skin. Parchment describes any animal skin used for books, while vellum is a...
- Soiled
- Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.
- G
- Good describes the average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects must be noted. (as defined by AB...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
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