Contemporary Portraits (4 Volumes Inscribed By author)
by Harris, Frank
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Good/No Jacket as Issued
- Seller
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Madison, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
New York: Mitchell Kennerley , 1923. 4 volumes. frontispiece. Green Cloth. toning to the pages. 1st series, 346pgs, darkened spine, 2nd Series,345pgs. has author inscription on front endpaper.front inner hinge reinforced. fraying to the spine edges. third Series,233pgs. author inscription on front endpaper.darkened spine,fraying to the spine edges. Fourth series, 318pgs. darkened spine. Author inscription tipped in. a series of biographical sketches including Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw. Frank harris is best know for his autobiography, MY LIFE AND LOVES, and its graphic description of his sexuality. . Signed and Inscribed By Author. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket as Issued. Octavo.
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- Bookseller
- The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 025165
- Title
- Contemporary Portraits (4 Volumes Inscribed By author)
- Author
- Harris, Frank
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket as Issued
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Mitchell Kennerley
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1923
- Keywords
- Biography Early 20th Century Frank Harris
- Size
- Octavo
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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About the Seller
The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
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Madison, New Jersey
About The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
The Chatham Bookseller began in 1968, and, in 1970, opened a store at its present location in Madison, NJ. The store contains over 10,000 books in over 80 different subjects, and favors good used books and good literature (both hardcover and paperback) over popular books and bestsellers. Our Internet business began in 2001. Upon visiting the store, we can show and sell individual online titles upon request. Store hours are 10:00-5:30 (Tues.-Sat.) and 11:00-4:00 (Sun.). The business is run by Richard Chalfin.
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