Language: English
Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1961
Seller: Steven G. Jennings, Spring Branch, TX, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Clean, bright & tight with dj in brodart. $7.95 still on dj flap. 506 pp. + index of xxiii pp.
Published by Alfred A. Knopf, 1961
Seller: Bookplate, Chestertown, MD, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. Small tears and creases to the DJ. Sunning along the edges. DJ is price clipped. Pages are clean and free from markings or creases. Binding is tight. BP/Lit Crit/Mencken.
Published by Alfred A. Knopf/Borzoi Book, NY, 1961
Seller: Abstract Books, Indianapolis, IN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Stated First Edition. (xxxviii) 506 pp, index (xxii), list of books by Mencken, personal note by Hamilton Owens, note from the editor, acknowledgments; b/w frontis portrait of Mencken by Alfred A. Knopf. Included are letters to James Joyce, Theodore Dreiser, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Louise Pound, Upton Sinclair, Alfred Knopf, more. Lightly toned edges, contents very good+; 8vo, blue boards, slightly bumped corners, spine ends, gilt letters spine; dust jacket cover portrait Mencken, light edgewear, in plastic sleeve, very good+.
Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1961
Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Very Good, edge worn dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number; The letters of H.L. Mencken are a treasure trove of wit, wisdom, and sarcasm. Selected and annotated by Guy J. Forgue, they offer a unique perspective on one of America's most influential thinkers. This personal note by Hamilton Owens provides an intimate glimpse into Mencken's life and work.; 8vo; FSA.
Published by Knopf, New York, 1961
Seller: 32.1 Rare Books + Ephemera, IOBA, ESA, Princeton, NJ, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
First Edition
Hardcover. Thick 8vo. 506 pp. With a personal note by Hamilton Owens. Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket.