Language: English
Published by N.R. Streeter, 1889
Seller: A Squared Books (Don Dewhirst), South Lyon, MI, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Good. 1889; New York; green cloth covered boards with gold titles; edge are worn and covers are rubbed; surface scuffs; boards showing through at the corners; plastic mylar jacket; interior pages are spotted throughout; 12mo, 6 3/4" to 7 3/4" tall; 72 pages.
Published by Privately Printed, Groton, New York, 1889
Seller: David H. Gerber Books (gerberbooks), Austin, TX, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good-. Frontispiece portrait (illustrator). First Edition. [ii], 72pp [joint lightly exposed at rear - still fairly tight; old pencil ownership on front free endpaper; cover gilt a little dulled] Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
Published by ***** Self Published *****, (Groton), 1889
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good/NO DUSTJACKET. Frontispiece (illustrator). First Edition. (Groton): ***** Self Published *****. Good/NO DUSTJACKET. 1889. First Edition. Hardcover. 12mo., 72 pages, foxing, shelfwer .
Published by New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Geneva, New York
Seller: Terrace Horticultural Books, St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.
StapleBound. Condition: Very Good. Tables, Text Figures (illustrator). Copyright Date: 1930 8 1/2 inches x 6 Inches, April 1930, Pp.24, Ask About Any Other Bulletin, Annual, Circular, Special Report or Technical Bulletin Issued By The Station Over Its History Including A Nearly Complete Set Technical Bulletin No. 160 New York Agricultural Experiment Station.
£ 13.98
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Add to basketCondition: New. In.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 'When trade is dull, collections bad, and 'blue' you feel and look, don't take 'a smile', sit down awhile, and con this little book,'. Green cloth wraps, lettered and decorated in gilt, textblock edges are red, frontispiece of the author, decorative endpapers. Covers have some marks and stains and general wear to edges, pages are clean and slightly aged.
Published by ***** Self Published *****, (Groton), 1889
First Edition
Cloth. Condition: VG/No Dustjacket. Frontispiece (illustrator). First Edition. (Groton): ***** Self Published *****. VG/No Dustjacket. 1889. First Edition. Cloth. Inscribed by Streeter (1838-1917) . He was a traveling salesman promoting his company's iron ware products around the country. While in idle times between sales, he recorded his thoughts. . 12mo., 72 pages, Light foxing .
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Published by Published By the Compiler [Self-Published], Groton, NY, 1889
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Groton, NY: Published By the Compiler [Self-Published], 1889. First edition, 1889. From the days when door-to-door salesmen were called "drummers". Collection of poems and anecdotes about selling door to door in the Victorian era. Green cloth over beveled boards, lettered and decorated in gilt, 7.5" tall. Considerable edgewear and some minor fraying to the spine ends, good hinges, sound text block, age-yellowed but clean pages with a few darkened areas from old newspaper clippings stored there, name on preliminary blank, no other markings. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
Published by N.R. Streeter, Groton, NY, 1889
Seller: Main Street Fine Books & Mss, ABAA, Galena, IL, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Small 8vo. Green cloth over bevelled boards, bright pictorial giltstamping in shape of "grip" (traveling salesman's suitcase). 72pp. Frontispiece (tissue guard present), decorative endpapers. Very good. Some funky "flecking" of the cloth , mainly around edges of front board; single 3" archivally closed tear on rear flyleaf. Overall a tight, clean, nice first edition of this unusual anthology of poems by and about the life of the travelling salesman. Contributors include Ella Wheeler Wilcox, John Hay, James Whitcomb Riley and "Captain Jack" Crawford.
Language: English
Published by N.R. Streeter (the compiler), 1889
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition. A compilation of poetry for, by, and about travelling salesmen, or "drummers" as they were once known. Green cloth with decorative gilt on front cove, with slight wear at each of four corners. Floral end papers. Publisher's red stain to edge of text block. Tight, square binding. 72 pages.
Published by Published by the Compiler, ( Groton, NY), 1889
Seller: Thomas J. Joyce And Company, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First edition. 12mo, green cloth, gilt decorated The first gem is, "What Mrs. Ella Wheeler Wilcox says of the 'Boys'." Includes "The Old Man and Jim" by Jas. W. Riley [Russo p.48], G.A.R. gems.
Published by N. R. Streeter, Groton, N. Y., 1889
Seller: Hoffman Books, ABAA, IOBA, Columbus, OH, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 72pp., green boards, gilt stamping, covers show some slight scuffing and rubbing at spine ends and cover corners, else very good.
Published by MacMillan, London, 1912
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. 1st Edition (Unstated); New Printing. 536 pages; Ex-Library copy with usual identifiers. Pen markings on a few pages. Spine was reinforced with clear tape. Light fading on spine and on back cover's top edge. Light rubbing and minor smudges on the covers. Minor foxing on the exterior edges of textblock. Light yellowing on pages. Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. ; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully cushioned in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC, 2023
ISBN 10: 1022004751 ISBN 13: 9781022004757
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition. Collection of salesman's witticisms. Couple of names otherwise fine in green cloth stamped in gilt.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Jul 2023, 2023
ISBN 10: 1022004751 ISBN 13: 9781022004757
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.
Published by The Compiler, 1889
Seller: Doodletown Farm Books, Ancram, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 72 pp. Text and binding VG. Cover boards Fair-Good with some losses. Compilation of poetry by or about traveling salesmen or "drummers".
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC, 2023
ISBN 10: 1022004751 ISBN 13: 9781022004757
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
£ 15.30
Quantity: Over 20 available
Add to basketPAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Aug 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1019827017 ISBN 13: 9781019827017
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This collection of poetry from N. R. Streeter showcases his unique voice and perspective on life. From love and loss to nature and spirituality, these poems are sure to inspire and move readers.
Published by Published by the Compiler, Groton, New York, 1889
Seller: About Books, Henderson, NV, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine condition. First Printing of the First US Edition. Groton, New York : Published by the Compiler, 1889. Small dark spot at one corner of the cover. Otherwise clean, square, tight, and unmarked. Inner hinges are sound. Gold-stamped decorations and lettering are still bright and shiny. No owner's name or bookplate. Frontispiece portrait of the author, with tissue-guard. A collection of poems about the life of the traveling salesman, also known as a Drummer, commercial traveler, or Knight of the Grip. There is also a selection of Civil War poems and miscellaneous pieces, in the chapter "G. A. R. Gems" [Grand Army of the Republic]. Besides Streeter, contributors to this volume are Mrs. Ella Wheeler Wilcox, John DeWitt, C. E. Banks, Lafe Heidell, Robert Lovell, Frank Olive, Joseph De Barth, J. W. Crawford (Capt. Jack), Sherman D. Richardson, John Hay. Also included here is James Whitcomb Riley's poem: The Old Man and Jim, for which Gems from an Old Drummer's Grip is cited in Russo and Russo, A Bibliography of James Whitcomb Riley (p.48). Original green cloth, decorated with gilt image of a grip (salesman's case) within blind-stamped borders. Edges are beveled. Endpapers are decorated in a floral pattern. First Printing of the First US Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine condition. 12mo. 72pp.
Published by The Compiler, (Groton NY), 1889
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First edition. Green cloth with gilt decoration. Fine. A compilation of poetry for, by, and about travelling salesmen, or "drummers" as they were once known. A lovely copy.
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New. Print on Demand.
Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Print on Demand.
Published by N.R. Streeter, New York, 1889
Seller: Antiques & Art, Piedmont, SD, U.S.A.
hc. Condition: fine, gilt-lettered cover. 72 collection of poetry celebrating one of the unsung heroes of the American story, the traveling salesman. A really nice copy.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC, 2023
ISBN 10: 1019827017 ISBN 13: 9781019827017
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Published by the Compiler, [Groton NY], 1889
Seller: Tavistock Books, ABAA, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
First Edition
1st edition. 72 pp, Frontis of Streeter. 12mo. The author compiled these 'gems' in response to requests from fellow traveling salesmen met on the road. Nr Fine. A nice bright copy, showing just a hint of wear at the extremities. Original green cloth with elaborate gilt cover decoration in the form of a 'grip'.
Seller: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Germany
Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
£ 16.47
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Add to basketPaperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
LeatheBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 88. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1889 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 88.