The Square Pegs: Some Characters Who Dared to be Different; ** SIGNED ** The Fabulous Showman: The Life and Times of P. T. Barnum ** SIGNED **
Language: English
Published by Hutchinson/Knopf, London/New York
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Lower Beverley Better Books, Lyndhurst, ON, CanadaLower Beverley Better Books
AbeBooks seller since January 11, 2007
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 240.82
Quantity: 1 available
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An offering of two books: 1) The Square Pegs: Some characters who dared to be different A book of eight biographical essays about eight historical non-conformists who had different perspectives. 283 pp. plus A Note on Principal Sources (2pp.) Maroon cloth covered boards have gilt text on spine only, spine ends are rubbed, fon on front pastedown, some extremity wear. Book is tight and square [like the pegs in the round holes]. Unclipped (21 s net) DJ has edge wear with loss of material, creasing and several closed tears. First Edition, 1958. DEDICATION: For William W. Stanhope - / Hope you enjoy this / early book of mine - / Best - / Irving Wallace [underlined] / May 7. 1974 [underlined] SIGNED and dated by author in blue ink with hollow dot over the second ' i ' in Irving. 2) The Fabulous Showman: The Life and Times of P.T. Barnum, no edition stated, copyright by author, 1959. Book is organized by ' Exhibits ' of which there are X. 255 pp. plus: Acknowledgments and Bibliography, Index, A Note on the Author. Book is illustrated with b/w photographs. Book has yellow spine, with blue text and decorations, that bind blue cloth covered boards that have author's monogram in 2 linked squares on front panel, top edge dyed blue. Spine ends are rubbed, corners very slightly scuffed. No DJ. DEDICATION: For William W. Stanhope - / I enjoyed writing this - / hope you enjoy reading it - / And all the best / wishes - / Irving Wallace [underlined] [with same hollow dot] / Nov.10, 1974. [underlined]. Book together weigh kilo+ and may incur extra shipping costs, unless if shipped within Canada in a flat rate box. A very collectible pair with very personal inscriptions. Bookseller's Inventory # 184846. …
Seller Inventory # 004846
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Square Pegs: Some Characters Who Dared to be Different; ** SIGNED ** The Fabulous Showman: The Life and Times of P. T. Barnum ** SIGNED **
- Author
- Wallace, Irving
- Publisher
- Hutchinson/Knopf, London/New York
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Signed
- Inscribed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Cloth
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 8vo - over 7¾" -
- Seller catalogs
- Biography, Historical Figures, Signed
Lower Beverley Better Books
Lyndhurst, ON, Canada
AbeBooks seller since January 11, 2007
Shipping rates from Canada to U.S.A.
| Item | 7 to 14 business days | 4 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 22.00 | US$ 24.00 |
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Store description
LOWER BEVERLEY BETTER BOOKS is a virtual bookstore operated from a retired teacher's home on the shores of Lower Beverley Lake. It just 'grew' from an interest in antiques,an inability to bypass yard sales and a drive to keep books alive and out of landfill.
Specialty
First Editions, Out of print hardcovers, Many titles/topics/themes/treasures, Canadiana, Signed books, fiction/Non-fictionSeller's business information
Lower Beverley Better Books
ON, Canada
Terms of sale
All prices are in US dollars. I accept payment by money order( payable to:John Truyens) (International money order if outside Canada),or credit cards that are accepted through ABE books, Paypal. Although the condition of an item is provided and major defects noted, if found to be not as described, returns are accepted within 30 business days of the estimated delivery date.
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Orders usually ship within 2 business days. 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. Non North American shipments will be sent as per decided upon particular arrangements(eg surface, air, insured, UPS, etc.). Every care is taken to ensure safe shipping. In case shipment is damaged enroute, price of book only will be refunded on receipt of the book. Return shipping and cost thereof will be the responsibility of the buyer/returner.