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OLD CREOLE DAYS
by Cable George W
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1898. An early printing, this copy INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR AND WITH PLEASING ASSOCIATION PROVENANCE. Frontispiece etching by Percy Moran. 8vo, publisher's original green cloth with gilt rules to the covers and gilt lettering to the spine. Ivory colored cameo stamped on upper board. In a green cloth clamshell box with black morocco lettering label. 330 pp. near fine with just light wear to the extremities of the cloth. INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR ON THE TITLE PAGE, AND WITH ASSOCIATION OWNERSHIP PROVENANCE SIGNATURE TO THE FREE-FLY: “A story is much like a cameo, it consists so largely in the little that is left after much has been cut away, Yours truly G.W. Cable, Princeton, N.J. Jan’y 15, 1902”. A letter is laid in, dated 1960. It tells how the book was first given to S.R. Trowbridge by the author when Mr. Trowbridge hosted the author at the Monday night club in Princeton. The letter is addressed to another Steve Trowbridge, presumably a grandson.
A collection of seven romantic tales, this was Cable's first published book.
A collection of seven romantic tales, this was Cable's first published book.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Buddenbrooks, Inc.
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 13178
- Title
- OLD CREOLE DAYS
- Author
- Cable George W
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Charles Scribner’s Sons
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1898
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Buddenbrooks, Inc.
Biblio member since 2009
Newburyport, Massachusetts
About Buddenbrooks, Inc.
Buddenbrooks has one of the finest collections of landmark, rare books and manuscripts in the world. Our intention is to provide great books or manuscripts in excellent condition. We enjoy sharing our passion and expertise with anyone interested in fine and rare books. And we also look forward to the opportunity to meet you. We maintain premises in the heart of historic Newburyport which are reminiscent of a European style librarie. We encourage you to visit our shop where books are beautifully presented in fine library cabinets in a sophisticated environment. We are also available by appointment only to meet with clients in Boston, where we also have maintained a presence for over 40 years. If you see an item which interests you or if you would like to learn more about our offerings, please contact us via telephone, fax or e-mail.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- G
- Good describes the average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects must be noted. (as defined by AB...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Clamshell Box
- A protective box designed for storing and preserving a bound book or loose sheets. A clamshell box is hinged on one side, with...
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Inscribed
- When a book is described as being inscribed, it indicates that a short note written by the author or a previous owner has been...
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