DOROTHY THE MOTOR GIRL
Published by The Century Co, New York, 1911
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Type Punch Matrix, Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.Type Punch Matrix
AbeBooks seller since September 8, 2020
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 250.00
Quantity: 1 available
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First edition of this early automobile-inspired novel, in which a young woman wins a car in a newspaper's puzzle competition. Dorothy's award of a car leads to many adventures, from learning to drive, to literary tourism (visiting the homes of Longfellow, Alcott, and more), to visiting a flying circus to watch aviators in their "motors in the air." Well illustrated with both photographs and artist drawings: one of the contributions is from Arthur Rackham (appropriately, for the "Fairy Story" chapter). 7.5'' x 5''. Original red three-toned pictorial cloth stamped in white, grey, and yellow. Illustrated with black and white plates by C.M. Relyea, R.B. Birch, Arthur Rackham, and others; and a few photographic plates. 386 pages. Contemporary ink gift inscription dated 1911 to front fly leaf, over which a number in dark pastel. Moderate rubbing to boards, with white letter on spine slightly effaced. Rear hinge expertly repaired. Interior clean.
Seller Inventory # 54769
Bibliographic details
- Title
- DOROTHY THE MOTOR GIRL
- Author
- Carleton, Katharine; Rackham, Arthur; C.M. Relyea; R.B. Birch
- Publisher
- The Century Co, New York
- Publication year
- 1911
- Condition
- Very good plus.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- First printing.
- Dimensions
- 7.5'' x 5''.
- Seller catalogs
- Lit
Type Punch Matrix
Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
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Store description
Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. …
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Rare and collectible first edition mainly.Association member
Seller's business information
Type Punch Matrix Inc.
1111 East West Highway, Suite 300
Silver Spring, MD U.S.A. 20910
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