New York: George J. Coombes, 1887. Brander Matthews (1852-1929) was a prominent academic who established Theatre as a legitimate subject of study. He was a prolific writer. Although his academic works are solid, his creative writing is undistinguished and largely unknown today. He was a friend to many of the greatest writers of the time. Here is an early volume of poetic bibliophilia he has selected, in an edition LIMITED to 100 copies, and SIGNED by the publisher, George Coombes, a bookseller who issued catalogues of the "old and curious." The half-title refers to a series called "Books for the Bibliophile;" Quercus speculates that this must have been a series, although this is the first we have seen. RARE. (LOC has several of his titles, as do Folger, Grolier, and NY Public; but this title is not among them.) This is a Very Good (Minus) copy. Paper-covered boards with a paper label on the spine. Clean text; 174 pages. Paper label is rubbed but still readable. This volume is tender; the front gutter has cracked, and with too much usage may separate. Please note the condition; Quercus must offer this as a binding copy, in need of some restoration or repair. In an archival plastic protector. Signed by Author. Limited/Numbered. Hard Cover. Very Good Minus/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall.

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Title

Ballads of Books

Publisher

George J. Coombes, New York

Publication Date

1887

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

Limited/Numbered.

Condition

Very Good Minus

Dust Jacket Condition

No Jacket

Signed

Signed by Author(s)

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Quercus Rare Books has been an online resource for readers and collectors since 1999. We seek to provide noteworthy books in the First Edition. Our main focus is Modern Literature, in particular the great Irish writers of the early 20th Century. We also specialize in Irish History and the Politics of Ireland's liberation. Other areas of interest are American History and significant works of the 18th-and 19th-century. Quercus is a Member of IOBA - the Independent Online Booksellers Association.

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