Man of the World: My Life on Five Continents
by Vanderbilt, Cornelius Jr
- Used
- first
- Condition
- very good: discoloration, toning on pastedowns and endpapers, some toning on text. text clean, binding tight./good: rubbed and chipped, small closed tear at top of front spine, NOT price clipped ($5.00)
- Seller
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Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
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About This Item
Crown Publishing, 1959. first edition. hardcover. very good: discoloration, toning on pastedowns and endpapers, some toning on text. text clean, binding tight./good: rubbed and chipped, small closed tear at top of front spine, NOT price clipped ($5.00). Octavo 342pp. Autobiography of Vanderbilt scion and publisher, including his work with FDR, his infamous encounter with Mussolini, his anti-Nazi film, WWII service, and publishing ventures. Out of print. #00218.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Matthew's Books LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 449
- Title
- Man of the World
- Author
- Vanderbilt, Cornelius Jr
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - very good: discoloration, toning on pastedowns and endpapers, some toning on text. text clean, binding tight.
- Jacket Condition
- good: rubbed and chipped, small closed tear at top of front spine, NOT price clipped ($5.00)
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- first edition
- Publisher
- Crown Publishing
- Date Published
- 1959
- Keywords
- autobiography, journalism, nonfiction, first edition
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About the Seller
Matthew's Books LLC
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Chattanooga, Tennessee
About Matthew's Books LLC
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