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Drums Along the Mohawk
by Walter D. Edmonds
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- Seller
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Clarence, New York, United States
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About This Item
Boston: Little, Brown, and Company, 1936. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Drums Along the Mohawk" by Walter D. Edmonds. First edition, first printing with "Published May 1936" on the copyright page. Published by Little, Brown, and Company, Boston, 1936. The book measures 5.5" x 8.5", 592 pages. Bound in publisher's original cobalt blue with orange titling and decoration. Illustrated endsheets. With its original dust jacket. The dust jacket is in very good condition. Light chipping to the perimeter edges and flap folds. Circular stain on the front panel. The original price of $2.50 is present on the top right corner of the front flap. The book is in very good plus condition. The blue cloth boards are extremely well preserved and retain their rich color. Previous owner's signature in ink on the half-title page. The contents are clean and bright with tight binding. Edmonds' novel "Drums Along the Mohawk" is a harrowing tale of a the Martins, a couple trying to survive during the American Revolution on the frontier of Upstate New York. The story features historical figures such as General Herkimer and historical events such as the Battle of Oriskany. Please view the other rare titles available in our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory #(F2-21).
Synopsis
Walter D. Edmonds was a bestselling American author, a National Book Award winner, and recipient of the Newbery Medal. He published over 30 books in his lifetime, and was most popular for his historical novels. He died in 1998.
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- Bookseller
- Ernestoic Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 001682
- Title
- Drums Along the Mohawk
- Author
- Walter D. Edmonds
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Little, Brown, and Company
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1936
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About Ernestoic Books
Ernestoic Books, where you can find the most sought after Modern First Editions. As our name suggests, Ernest Hemingway is our specialty and our passion. We guarantee the condition of every book we sell. Returns may be made within 14 days of receipt for any reason. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
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- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
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- Jacket
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- Chipping
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