The Library of Wit and Humor : Prose and Poetry Selected from the Literatures of All Times and Nations
Published by The Gebbie Publishing Co., Philadelphia, 1897
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Barry Cassidy Rare Books, Sacramento, CA, U.S.A.Barry Cassidy Rare Books
AbeBooks seller since May 27, 2013
Condition: Used - Good
US$ 75.00
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5 volumes complete. No. 62 of 1000 copies printed. Edited, with biographical and critical notes, by A. R. (Ainsworth Rand) Spofford (1825-1908), journalist, publisher, and Librarian of Congress from 1864-1897. Publisher's cloth binding with paper labels on spine. Soiling and spotting on covers, minor rubbing. Splitting on hinges. Uncut edges. Vol. 1 - 4 each have 400 pages with 10 plates, complete. Vol. 4 also has 27 in line and 2 plates of wood engravings. Vol. 5 has 409 pages with index of whole set and 10 plates, complete. An extensive collection of humorous works in poetry, prose and drama.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Library of Wit and Humor : Prose and Poetry Selected from the Literatures of All Times and Nations
- Author
- Spofford, A. R. (editor)
- Publisher
- The Gebbie Publishing Co., Philadelphia
- Publication year
- 1897
- Condition
- Collectible-Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
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Barry Cassidy Rare Books
Sacramento, CA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since May 27, 2013
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Our store was founded in 1975 and has been in continuous operations since then. We maintain a quality selection of books, letters and manuscripts, photographs, prints and ephemera. We are open to serious collectors Monday through Friday and suggest that you call the store before coming in. We do not send pictures or scans.
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Barry Cassidy Rare Books
CA, U.S.A.
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We guarantee the accuracy of our descriptions, our secure packaging and our timely mailing. We do not send pictures or scans. Barry Cassidy Rare Books 2005 T Street Sacramento, CA 95811-6823 bcrbooks@ix.netcom.com 916-456-6307 Barry Cassidy, Owner and Operator
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