Charles B. Wheeler and Ruth Winant Wheeler, 1933. First edition, later printing. Hardcover. Good+. Oblong 8vo (11"x9"). 111pp. Green/Dark red cloth-covered boards with giltstamped title & pastedown label to upper cover. Spine slant. Corners & edges rubbed. Label darkened by a non-acidfree glue. Pages toned. Crack to spine at p.64, binding is loosening but still sound (sewn binding). Inscribed to ffep by both Wheelers. Includes two illustrated cards: the back reads "These cards were finished three days before my husband's last illness. I know he would want you to have one." and is signed "Ruth". No dust jacket, covered in protective mylar by the seller.

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Bookseller: Downtown Books & News (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 3191
Title: With Scissors and Pen
Author: Wheeler, Ruth Winant and Charles B. Wheeler (illustrator)
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good+
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition, later printing
Publisher: Charles B. Wheeler and Ruth Winant Wheeler
Date Published: 1933
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