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Cheaper by the Dozen
by Gilbreth, Frank B
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good+
- Seller
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San Diego, California, United States
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About This Item
FIRST Edition and First Printing (so stated) of this best-selling semi-autobiographical novel which inspired the classic 1950 film starring Clifton Webb and Myrna Loy, remade in 2003 starring Steve Martin. 8vo: [8], 237, [3] pp, with full-page illustrations by Donald McKay. Publisher's bright orange cloth, tight binding, spine stamped in navy blue lettering. Missing dj. The pages are unmarked and free of any folds. Please email seller if you would like additional photos. Books are wrapped in bubble wrap and shipped in a clean box. We ship internationally.
Synopsis
A wonderful memoir of a large and wild family during the early part of the 20th century. The "progressive" parenting and lifestyle of the parents, the hilarious trials and tribulations of the children, and the many adventures through these very interesting decades provide an engrossing and endearing read.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Redeemed Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2024FG0Ff
- Title
- Cheaper by the Dozen
- Author
- Gilbreth, Frank B
- Illustrator
- Donald McKay
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Thomas Y. Crowell and Company
- Place of Publication
- New York, N.Y.
- Date Published
- 1948
- Pages
- 237
- Size
- 8vo
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- humor, film adaptation
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