PICKINGS FROM THE PORTFOLIO OF THE REPORTER OF THE NEW ORLEANS "PICAYUNE:" COMPRISING SKETCHES OF THE EASTERN YANKEE, THE WESTERN HOOSIER, THE QUAINT COCKNEY, THE DROLL IRISHMAN, THE PATIENT HOLLANDER, THE VOLATILE FRENCHMAN, THE SELF-SUFFICIENT EXQUISITE, THE HENPECKED HUSBAND, THE JOLLY TAR, THE ECCENTRIC AFRICAN, AND SUCH OTHERS AS MAKE UP SOCIETY IN THE GREAT METROPOLIS OF THE SOUTH. WITH ORIGINAL DESIGNS, BY FELIX O.C. DARLEY.
Published by Philadelphia: Carey and Hart, 1847.
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: David Hallinan, Bookseller, Columbus, MS, U.S.A.David Hallinan, Bookseller
AbeBooks seller since March 23, 1998
Condition: Used
US$ 50.00
Quantity: 1 available
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Full title - PICKINGS FROM THE PORTFOLIO OF THE REPORTER OF THE NEW ORLEANS "PICAYUNE:" COMPRISING SKETCHES OF THE EASTERN YANKEE, THE WESTERN HOOSIER, THE QUAINT COCKNEY, THE DROLL IRISHMAN, THE PATIENT HOLLANDER, THE VOLATILE FRENCHMAN, THE SELF-SUFFICIENT EXQUISITE, THE HENPECKED HUSBAND, THE JOLLY TAR, THE ECCENTRIC AFRICAN, AND SUCH OTHERS AS MAKE UP SOCIETY IN THE GREAT METROPOLIS OF THE SOUTH. WITH ORIGINAL DESIGNS, BY FELIX O.C. DARLEY. [6 plates], 1-192 pages. Hardcover: H 16cm x L 10.25cm. Quarter cloth binding - green cloth spine with marbled paper boards; some chips and tears to spine cloth; boards well rubbed with worn edges. Pale green endpapers. Some interior foxing and stains. Binding is firm.
Seller Inventory # CMS-00325
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- Title
- PICKINGS FROM THE PORTFOLIO OF THE REPORTER OF THE NEW ORLEANS "PICAYUNE:" COMPRISING SKETCHES OF THE EASTERN YANKEE, THE WESTERN HOOSIER, THE QUAINT COCKNEY, THE DROLL IRISHMAN, THE PATIENT HOLLANDER, THE VOLATILE FRENCHMAN, THE SELF-SUFFICIENT EXQUISITE, THE HENPECKED HUSBAND, THE JOLLY TAR, THE ECCENTRIC AFRICAN, AND SUCH OTHERS AS MAKE UP SOCIETY IN THE GREAT METROPOLIS OF THE SOUTH. WITH ORIGINAL DESIGNS, BY FELIX O.C. DARLEY.
- Author
- Reporter of The New Orleans Picayune [Dennis Corcoran]. Felix O.C. Darley [Felix Octavius Carr Darley], 1822-1888 (illustrator).
- Publisher
- Philadelphia: Carey and Hart, 1847.
- Binding
- Hardcover
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- Antiquarian
David Hallinan, Bookseller
Columbus, MS, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since March 23, 1998
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 4 to 12 business days | 3 to 10 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 7.50 | US$ 22.50 |
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Store description
DAVID HALLINAN, BOOKSELLER - specializing in out-of-print, uncommon, and scarce books in all subjects. Mailing address is PO BOX 463, COLUMBUS, MS 39703. Inventory available for inspection at a local antique mall generally from 10am-5pm Tuesday thru Saturday.
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First Edition Literature, WPA - Work Projects Administration, Military History, Southern Americana, Decorative Arts, American History, Architecture and Urban Planning, General AntiquarianSeller's business information
David Hallinan, Bookseller
MS, U.S.A.
Terms of sale
DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL VISA AND MASTERCARD ORDERS ARE ACCEPTED FOR ALL ITEMS VIA ADVANCED BOOK EXCHANGE'S SHOPPING BASKET. Payment is also gladly accepted via US$ checks or money orders sent to our store address or via PayPal (we no longer process credit cards ourselves). Domestic U.S. orders mostly shipped via Post Office Media Mail or Priority Mail with UPS and FedEx considered for large/heavy folios, multi-volume sets, and particularly valuable books. Digital images of most items are available upon request. Books are returnable within seven days after receipt but please notify by email or phone first. All items listed are subject to prior sale. Mailing address is PO Box 463, Columbus, MS 39703. Email: DavidHallinan@yahoo.com. Phone: (662) 425-1687. With advance notice (1-2 days) inventory can be shown/left/picked-up at a Columbus, Mississippi antique mall.
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Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. All international orders are shipped via AIR MAIL ONLY as the US Post Office has ceased surface mail postage.