...A fable for critics; or, better...a glance at a few of our literature progenies...from the tub of Diogenes; a vocal musical medley. Tha is, a series of jokes by a wonderful quiz..
by [Lowell, James Russell]
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- Hardcover
- first
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[New York]: G.P. Putnam, Set forth October, the 21st day, in the year [18]48. First edition, second printing, small 8vo, pp. [1], v, 80; publisher's tan boards (soiled), paper label on spine, shelf wear, hinges weak; foxing. At head of title: "Reader! walk up at once (it will soon be too late) and buy at a perfectly ruinous rate..." Title page printed in red and black. One leaf of publisher's advertisements bound in front. BAL 13063.
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- Rulon-Miller Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 37511
- Title
- ...A fable for critics; or, better...a glance at a few of our literature progenies...from the tub of Diogenes; a vocal musical medley. Tha is, a series of jokes by a wonderful quiz..
- Author
- [Lowell, James Russell]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- G.P. Putnam
- Place of Publication
- [New York]
- Date Published
- Set forth October, the 21st day,
- Keywords
- Humor , Anecdotes , ,
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