A Battle of the Books, Recorded by an Unknown Writer for the Use of Authors and Publishers: To the First for Doctrine, To the Second for Reproof, To Both for Correction and for Instruction in Righteousness. by Gail Hamilton (First Edition)

Gail Hamilton

Published by Riverside Press, New York, 1870

About this Item

Gail Hamilton was the pen name of the American author Mary Abigail Dodge (1833-1896). A Battle of the Books is a book she anonymously wrote after negative experiences with her publisher, Ticknor and Fields. Dodge learned that her royalty payment was far less than the norm because she was a woman. Dodge advocated for women's rights and supported the abolition of slavery. This antique tome is signed "Clemmie, Mch '70" and is solid condition with some cover damage and some writing on cover page. Hard cover edition. Dimensions: 5" by 7.5". 288 pages. Published by Riverside Press, New York. 1st edition, 1870. Brown binding Spine cover damage. Page defect(s): Some writing. 1.5 Pound Shipping Rate. Genre(s): Activism / Advocacy.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Battle of the Books, Recorded by an Unknown Writer for the Use of Authors and Publishers: To the First for Doctrine, To the Second for Reproof, To Both for Correction and for Instruction in Righteousness. by Gail Hamilton (First Edition)
• Publisher: Riverside Press, New York
• Publication Date: 1870
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Seller catalogs:
  • Activism
  • Advocacy
  • Feminism