New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1924. This is a First Edition, Fourth Printing (designated by "4" in parentheses on Page 109), of Edith Wharton's short novel of New York life during the 1860s, part of her "Old New York" series. It is a very clean copy with only minimal shelf wear. It has deep navy blue covers with pastedown decorative labels on the front panel and spine. The interior features two double-spread endpaper illustrations by renowed artist, Edward C. Caswell. The first blank page has a bookplate by a former owner. The pages themselves are clean, bright and sparkling throughout, with no stains, tears, or other flaws. This book has obviously been well cared for and cherished. The binding is tight and secure. The book measures 5 1/4 by 7 3/4 inches and includes 109 pages. See photo.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good ++/No Jacket. Illus. by Edward C. Caswell. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Chap Book.

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Bookseller: Grimalkin Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 000067
Title: The Spark (The 'Sixties - Old New York)
Author: Wharton, Edith
Illustrator: Edward C. Caswell
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good ++
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: D. Appleton and Company
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1924
Bookseller catalogs: General Fiction; American Literature; Women's Literature;
Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall

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Grimalkin Books is located in Steelton, Pennsylvania, the first town south of Harrisburg. We specialize in older, unusual books and sets, often literary, artistic, or historical. "Grimalkin" is old English for an old gray cat, mainly because the owner, Bob Amsel, is a cat lover. All books subject to prior sale. Payment must be received within 10 days of the order or item will be returned to stock. We accept money orders, bank checks, personal checks (allow time to clear), PayPal or MasterCard/Visa through Biblio's credit card processing service. International orders must be paid in US dollars and can be paid via PayPal, credit card (through ABE), or International Postal Money Order. Your purchase will be carefully packaged to protect it during shipping. Books may not be returned just because the buyer has changed his mind. Only books with actual defects that were not mentioned by the seller in the listing may be returned. Please insure returns for their full value.

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