An All-Around Boy: The Life and Letters of Ralph Robinson Green by His Father

Published by Anson D. F. Randolph and Company Inc, New York, 1893

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Seller: Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA

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12mo. Pp. x, 255. Frontis. subject portrait photograph with tissue guard. Illustrated with black & white photographs and document facsimiles. Dark red cloth, titles stamped in gilt on the spine and in black decorative cartouche on the cover. Sunning to the spine and upper portion of front cover, dampstains to rear board edges. Gift inscription in ink on FFEP to Montgomery Sandford dated Dec. 25 '94. From the preface: "This book is the story of the life of one of the happiest boys we ever knew.[.] What good times he had the following pages will show. May they also show their young readers that nobility of character and faithfulness in the discharge of duty may go hand in hand with a happy life." Young Ralph Green was accomplished at everything he set his mind to, and developed a character of noble standing. Prior to starting at Princeton, he embarked on a fishing trip to Canada, where he drowned. This encomium was prepared and published by his grieving father, Dr. Rufus Green, of Orange, New Jersey. An uncommon slice of Americana.…

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Title
An All-Around Boy: The Life and Letters of Ralph Robinson Green by His Father
Author
GREEN, Rufus S.
Publisher
Anson D. F. Randolph and Company Inc, New York
Publication year
1893
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
First Edition.
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Americana, Children's Books

Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA

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Long Brothers Fine and Rare Books was established in 1996 as a natural progression of proprietor Jeffrey Long’s historical and bibliophilic interests. Our store is located in downtown Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood and is open seven days a week. In our on-going effort to provide a diversified inventory, we are acquiring fine and unusual books. From incunabula to 20th Century literature, from journals of voyages to autograph letters, no book or manuscript is beyond our purview. We would be delighted to consider all printed or written materials. Discretion is our hallmark. Long Brothers adheres to a strict code of professional conduct. We take pride in our customer service.…

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HOUSE OF LONG LLC LONG BROTHERS FINE AND RARE BOOKS % JEFFREY JOSEPH LONG SOLE MBR

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