New York: Dodd, Mead, 1881. First Printing. Hardcover. Good+/Very Good-. No DJ as Issued.. First Printing. Hardcover. Howard Pyle's first illustrated book. Noted flaws notwithstanding, this is a rather handsome copy of the very scarce and very fragile first edition of this American classic. Moderate shelf/edge wear (tips through), very minor rubbing to paper boards, minor toning at edges of boards, small scratch at rear board, water stain at upper fore-edge of text block (largely subtle and non-intrusive), two pages show small clip at bottom edge of leaf, very minor sporadic spotting (not foxed), archival repairs include added inner endpages (rear fixed to rfep), joints of two leaves professionally reinforced, brown booktape reinforcing both joints at endpages, likely rebacked, else tight, bright and unmarred. Quarterbound, red cloth spine, black ink lettering and decorative elements, red and black ink lettering and decorative elements on cloth-backed pale blue paper boards, decorative endpages, frontispiece. 4to. 31pp. Illus. (color and b/w plates).

Reviews

(Log in or Create an Account first!)

Details

Bookseller: Lux Mentis, Booksellers (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 3896
Title: Yankee Doodle:. An Old Friend in a New Dress
Author: Pyle, Howard (illus)
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good+/Very Good-. No DJ as Issued.
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Printing
Publisher: Dodd, Mead
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1881
Keywords: Illustrated/Illustrated Juvenalia | Fiction | Children's

Terms of Sale

Lux Mentis, Booksellers

U.S. postage is $6.50 for the 1st title/volume and $2.00 for each additional title/volume and are sent Media Mail, Insured (except for sets and oversized items, which are calculated on a per order basis). Express mail, overseas rates and special handling are available on request. Payment is expected in advance by all but institutional buyers unless arrangements are made in advance. All orders are shipped via the United States Post Office or FedEx unless otherwise requested. Maine residents must add 5.5% sales tax unless a resale or tax exemption certificate is sent. Items are returnable within 10 days if not as described for full refund. Any other return is handled on a case by case basis, our goal being the complete satisfaction of all parties involved. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact us at http://www.luxmentis.com.

About the Seller

Lux Mentis, Booksellers

This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.

Biblio member since 2004

Portland, Maine

Ask Seller a Question

About Lux Mentis, Booksellers

Lux Mentis specializes in fine/limited editions and rarities, books that have been treasured and will continue to be treasured. We focus on design bindings, artist books, and esoterica (occult, demonology, fetishism, challenging material in all areas). Lux Mentis offers a range of client services. We will appraise your current collection, or help you to build or extend your personal library. Every bit as importantly, we are experts at helping to find the perfect gift. We are actively seeking to acquire fine books and entire libraries, and will readily place items on consignment when you decide to sell. At Lux Mentis we offer careful research, an unusual inventory, individualized service, and an expert staff. If you don't find exactly what you are looking for on the web site, contact us and we will do our best to assist you with your individual needs.

Glossary
Frequently asked questions

Glossary

Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:

Tight: Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
Rebacked: having had the material covering the spine replaced. ...
Edges: The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
Cloth: "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
First Edition: In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
Spine: The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
Rubbing: Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
Text Block: Most simply the inside pages of a book. More precisely, the block of paper formed by the cut and stacked pages of a book....
Leaves: Very generally, "leaves" refers to the pages of a book, as in the common phrase, "loose-leaf pages." A leaf is a single sheet...