Rinehart & Company. 1952. Hardcover. First edition. Copyright page has the R in a circle colophon. Signed, inscribed and dated by author on half title page. No other marking or writing in book. Dust jacket has a mylar cover, and is worn and torn with some scuffing on front and back. DJ is not price clipped, and is in acceptable condition. Binding is slightly cocked.; 8.20 X 5.80 X 1.40 inches .

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Bookseller: Inside the Covers (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: HWD-00191
Title: THE DICKY BIRD WAS SINGING. Men, Women and Black Gold.
Author: Duncan, Bob
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used
Publisher: Rinehart & Company
Date Published: 1952

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