Tales Out of School
Stockton, Frank R.
Sold by Gargoyle Books, IOBA, La Mesa, CA, U.S.A.
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Add to basketSold by Gargoyle Books, IOBA, La Mesa, CA, U.S.A.
Association Member:
AbeBooks Seller since December 6, 2001
Condition: Used - Fair
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketBeginning 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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