Octavo, blind-stamped brown cloth, gilt spine titles, dulled; covers unevenally faded. Foxing throughout. Twenty-two essays by this writer, critic, and Italophile. (One of his book reviews led indirectly to Giuseppe Garibaldi being offered a position as major general in the Union Army). 020207A. Seller Inventory # 000020555

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Title: THE OPTIMIST

Publisher: George P. Putnam, New York

Publication Date: 1850

Binding: hardcover

Condition: Good

Store Description

Established in 1984, Alkahest Bookshop took over the space and stock of the Atheneum Bookstore on Central St. in Evanston, IL. For many years we were a partner in Chicago Rare Book Center, which closed in 2017. We are now on-line, and have a select general stock, with large sections on U.S. history, art, and literature. We are members of the Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA) and IOBA.

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Alkahest Books
IL, U.S.A.

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All items are subject to prior sale. You may order or inquire about books by
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hours are currently irregular, so e-mail is more reliable than phone. Payment
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Books may be returned within ten days for any reason, if prior notice is given.
Alkahest Books is a sole proprietorship, whose owner is Patricia Martinak,
located at 545 Juneberry Rd. Riverwoods, IL 60015. email is:
alkahestbooks@toast.net. Phone: 847-236-1154

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