The Quaint and Curious Quest of Johnny Longfoot
by Besterman, Catherine
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fair
- Seller
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Charlotte Hall, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
Indianapolis, New York: Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1947. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fair. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First Edition stated, no writing, underlining, or bookplates. Ex-Lib discard copy with typical library markings/pockets. Spine is a bit loose and hinge frayed on top inch or so. Boards are flat and true and the corners are frayed as well as bottom edges from shelf wear.. Dust jacket is not price-clipped. This "FAIR" condition first edition/first printing is a reading copy.
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- Seller
- rarefirstscom (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 000892
- Title
- The Quaint and Curious Quest of Johnny Longfoot
- Author
- Besterman, Catherine
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Bobbs-Merrill Company
- Place of Publication
- Indianapolis, New York
- Date Published
- 1947
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
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- New
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- Fair
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- Jacket
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- Edges
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- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- First Edition
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- 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....
- Shelf Wear
- Shelf wear (shelfwear) describes damage caused over time to a book by placing and removing a book from a shelf. This damage is...