New York: Funk & Wagnalls Company, 1931. "The practise of talking tall is, of course, old in American custom. It has been one of the classic elements of American comedy. Tall stories have been told for generations." 245 pages with index. Orange cloth covers with corners that are bumped, rubbed and faded edges. Spine is faded and spine tips are bent. Cover appears darkened and dirty. Cocked spine. Two laid-in newspaper articles on front inside cover and front free endpaper, with ffep stained yellow from newspaper exposire. Inscription written on front inside cover. Author's signature in green ink on ffep. Front hinge broken. Stamp from bookstore on back free endpaper. Light browning and foxing throughout interior. Book in Good condition.. Signed by Author. Fifth Printing. Cloth. Good. Illus. by Herb Roth. Size: Approx. 4 1/4" x 8 1/2". Humor.

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Bookseller: Bee Creek Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 005982
Title: TALL STORIES: THE RISE AND TRIUMPH OF THE GREAT AMERICAN WHOPPER
Author: Thomas, Lowell
Illustrator: Herb Roth
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good
Edition: Fifth Printing
Publisher: Funk & Wagnalls Company
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1931
Keywords: Comedy, Humor

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