When the Movies Were Young
by [Larry McMurtry Collection] Mrs. D. W. Griffith
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Sunned to spine; extremities gently rubbed an edgeworn, with slight loss at spine ends; slight off setting to endleaves; minor t
- Seller
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Addison, Texas, United States
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About This Item
[INSCRIBED] Mrs. D. W. Griffith (Linda Arvidson). When the Movies Were Young. New York: E. P. Dutton & Co., 1925. First edition.
Inscribed by the author: To / Frederick Davis / who uncovered interesting / spots in interesting mexico / on the author's sojourn / There - / With appreciation and / all good wishes / Linda a. Griffith / New York / January / 1935.
Octavo. 256pp. Illustrated with b/w photos. Publisher's blue cloth, printed title labels to spine and front cover.
From the collection of Larry McMurtry, at his home in Archer City, Texas. His book, with personal brand-mark bookplate.
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- Bookseller
- InkQ Rare Books LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 171
- Title
- When the Movies Were Young
- Author
- [Larry McMurtry Collection] Mrs. D. W. Griffith
- Book Condition
- Used - Sunned to spine; extremities gently rubbed an edgeworn, with slight loss at spine ends; slight off setting to endleaves; minor t
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Keywords
- Film History, Hollywood, Memoirs, Movies
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