THE AMERICAN JOE MILLER A Collection of Yankee Wit and Humour
Published by ADAMS AND FRANCIS, London, 1865
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: booksonlinebrighton, Brighton, United Kingdombooksonlinebrighton
AbeBooks seller since March 7, 2000
Condition: Used - Good
£ 27.50
Quantity: 1 available
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SCARCE. Small H/b.Embossed Dark brown cloth boards with bevelled edges and gilt titles to spine. Original brown endpapers. 226pp + 4 contemporary adverts. Collection of over 700 anecdotes, sayings, proverbs and similes which illustrate the humour and wit of mid 19th century America. First published in Jan 1865 this is the second edition published in June and contains opinions of the press. Good+ (book- no previous owner name or insc. pages a little browned, 25mm professionally repaired tear to review page. One section a little proud but not loose and binding generally sound with no cracks to endpapers. Boards shelf soiled comensurate with age and gilt titles to spine a little dulled. No significant wear to dark brown cloth). Please see our image of the actual book offered for sale.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- THE AMERICAN JOE MILLER A Collection of Yankee Wit and Humour
- Author
- KEMPT, Robert , MILLER , Joe
- Publisher
- ADAMS AND FRANCIS, London
- Publication year
- 1865
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hard Back
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Dimensions
- 170x115mm Approx
- Seller catalogs
- Anthology / Miscellany, Antiques & Collecting, Humour
booksonlinebrighton
Brighton, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since March 7, 2000
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booksonlinebrighton has an eclectic mix of interesting collectable secondhand and antiquarian books and takes pride in seeking to describe them accurately. In most instances images of the actual item are provided alongside the listing to enable an informed purchase decision to be made. Bookbinding is also carried out by me. Any restoration/repairs of any substance carried out by me to a book offered for sale is mentioned in the description. I am always keen to buy any book binding materials, tools and equipment and inquiries in respect thereof or for any such items I may have surplus to my present requirements are always welcome. …
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