Tales Out of School

Stockton, Frank R.

Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, New York, 1881

About this Item

Beginning with the admonition that, "It is not generally considered proper to tell tales out of school," the beloved 19th-century storyteller continues, " but I shall venture it in this book," proceeding to offer a collection of 38 stories from around the globe. illustrated throughout with steel engravings. Orig. published in 1875, this is a "new edition" from 1881, in 325 pages + 2 pages of ads for other Scribner titles by this author in rear. With pale olive green cloth over boards, elaborately decorated with black devices & gilt script to spine, colorful front & rear paper pastedowns, this small octavo (6.75" x 8.5") is in Fair condition: stitched binding is holding, but extremely loose. Both hinges are cracked. Pages moderately tanned, unmarked save for coloring to the image on page 16, which has become completely detached from the binding & shows wear along edges. Paper pastedowns are vividly colored, with chipping & wear to extremities. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Tales Out of School
• Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, New York
• Publication Date: 1881
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: New Edition
• Condition: Fair
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
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