Octavo, pp. [1-8] 1-459 [460-464: blank] [note: first two and last two leaves are blanks], title page printed in orange, black and blind, original pictorial blue-gray cloth, front, spine and rear panels stamped in white, t.e.g., other edges untrimmed. First edition. This copy has all the first printing points called for by BAL, including "Noble's" for "Lorry's," page 150, line 6, but the laid paper stock is not watermarked. The author's first book (preceded by two ephemeral publications), a Ruritanian romance set in Graustark, an imaginary country in Europe. The first of McCutcheon's six very popular Graustark novels, followed by BEVERLY OF GRAUSTARK (1904), TRUXTON KING (1909), THE PRINCE OF GRAUSTARK (1912), EAST OF THE SETTING SUN (1924) and THE INN OF THE HAWK AND RAVEN (1927). With well-managed publicity and on its own merits, the book became a national bestseller within two months of its publication. Over 100,000 copies of the original edition were sold before the reprints were made. The success of McCutcheon's first book placed him among the most popular of the American romance writers. "The mythical Balkan realm of Graustark remains a household name in the U.S.A. ." - Clute and Grant (eds), The Encyclopedia of Fantasy (1997), p. 826. Smith, American Fiction, 1901-1925 M-121. BAL 13501 (first printing; intermediate state; binding A). Kramer 273. A very good copy. George Barr McCutcheon bookplate affixed to front paste-down. Accompanied by an Autograph Letter Signed (ALS) from McCutcheon dated 18 October 1923 to Eugene V. Brewster thanking him for sending him a copy of his book, What's What in America (1919). Enclosed in a quarter morocco and cloth slipcase which is somewhat rubbed and faded. The book is in very nice condition and is somewhat scarce thus. (#152972). Seller Inventory # 152972

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: GRAUSTARK: THE STORY OF A LOVE BEHIND A ...

Publisher: Herbert S. Stone and Company, Chicago

Publication Date: 1901

Binding: Hardcover

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition

Store Description

Mail and Internet sales only.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Association Member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

L. W. Currey, Inc.
203 Water St, Elizabethtown, NY, 12932, U.S.A.

Terms of Sale:

ALL ITEMS are subject to prior sale. Items may be reserved by telephone or e-mail. Available
items will be held for 7 days pending receipt of payment or submission of credit account details.
To help us identify your requested items, your inquiry/order should include the item identification
number, as well as author, title, and list price.

REMITTANCE: Payment for material ordered on the abebooks.com website must be made by credit card
(MASTERCARD or VISA only).

SHIPPING: Cost of shipment is charg...

More Information

Shipping Terms:

Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Payment Methods
accepted by seller

Add to Wants