The Story of Corn: The Myths and History, the Culture and Agriculture, The Art and Science of America's Quintessential Crop
by Fussell, Betty
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Very Good/Near Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0394578058
- ISBN 13
- 9780394578057
- Seller
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New Port Richey, Florida, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Westminister, Maryland, U.S.A.: Alfred A. Knopf, 1992. 2d Ptg. . Hardcover. Near Very Good/Near Very Good. Very large, heavy squarish book, yellow cloth spine, yellow boards with very bright gilt initials on front, very bright gilt lettering on spine, tiny tear at spine top, remainder mark on long pages' edge, 356 pages plus brief biographical note, many small illustrations. DJ glossy gold spine and borders, orange illustration of corn and corn field on front, photo of people dressed as corn on back in black frame. DJ torn at spine top. DJ and book, both Near Very Good.
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- Bookseller
- Callaghan Books South (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 46625
- Title
- The Story of Corn: The Myths and History, the Culture and Agriculture, The Art and Science of America's Quintessential Crop
- Author
- Fussell, Betty
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Near Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 2d Ptg.
- ISBN 10
- 0394578058
- ISBN 13
- 9780394578057
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- Westminister, Maryland, U.S.A.
- Date Published
- 1992
- Keywords
- Corn Farming Crops
- Bookseller catalogs
- Business;
Terms of Sale
Callaghan Books South
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About the Seller
Callaghan Books South
Biblio member since 2004
New Port Richey, Florida
About Callaghan Books South
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