The Recollections of Fifty Years of West Virginia ----INSCRIBED----
by MacCorkle, William Alexander
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- Hardcover
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- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Fair to Good
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About This Item
New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1928. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Fair to Good. Inscribed by MacCorkle to his cousin in 1928 and placed at Sunrise, his plantation. Front hinge starting. Title page splitting at binding. Top edge gilt. Jacket chipped at extremities and has minor internal tape repair.
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- Craig Hokenson Bookseller
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- 36240
- Title
- The Recollections of Fifty Years of West Virginia ----INSCRIBED----
- Author
- MacCorkle, William Alexander
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Fair to Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- G. P. Putnam's Sons
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1928
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Craig Hokenson Bookseller
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About Craig Hokenson Bookseller
I am internet based, and participate in several book shows a year. Visitors welcome by appointment. I specialize in modern first editions, but offer a wide range of books. I have been buying and selling books for 20 years. I buy books, and will certainly consider trades. Member of the Texas Booksellers Association.
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