Drinking and What to Do About It [First Edition, 1952]
Language: English
Published by Grosset & Dunlap, Publishers, New York, 1952
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: R. Siedlecki Vintage Books -- Collectible Bookseller, Roswell, GA, U.S.A.R. Siedlecki Vintage Books -- Collectible Bookseller
AbeBooks seller since September 16, 2025
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 28.38
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[1952] FIRST EDITION by this publisher. Hard cover/dustjacket, 186 pages. [This is the 1952 collectible edition, not a more recent new copy or facsimile as most editions are today.] Laid-in insert titled "I Refuse to Drink Because." Condition of hardcover: Two corners and one extremity lightly bumped. Fore-edge bumped, affecting a few pages. Light age fading to top edge. Bookplate/faint pencil marks (from book dealer) on first free endpaper along with wrinkling. Offsetting to title and half-title pages (from laid-in insert); former owner's name stamped on rear blank page; lightly age toned; slight lean; else overall Very Good. Free the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Dustjacket: Shelf wear/chips; light rubbing; expected light wear at folds; lightly age toned/scattered fading; else overall Very Good. Protected in Mylar cover. This book addresses many aspects of the alcohol problem - written in layperson's terms. The author presents a reasoned - and often witty - account of the impact of alcohol on our customs and morals. There's even a chapter cheerfully labelled, "If You Must Drink, Here's How." A nice first edition, vintage, collectible Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Drinking and What to Do About It [First Edition, 1952]
- Author
- DeWitt, William A
- Publisher
- Grosset & Dunlap, Publishers, New York
- Publication year
- 1952
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- First Edition
R. Siedlecki Vintage Books -- Collectible Bookseller
Roswell, GA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since September 16, 2025
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We are a well-established, well-respected book dealer who is professional, honest, and ethical in our business dealings. We tend to describe each book in a reserved, conservative manner, rather than oversell a book or sidestep the responsibility of addressing its flaws. Book club editions and library books along with books without dustjackets (if they came with dustjackets) are pointed out in our descriptions. We describe our books in detail, pointing out the precise condition of each book based on our opinion. It's your assurance that the book we describe is as close as possible to the book you will receive. In business since 1991, we typically have the highest ratings on major web sites. It will be a pleasure to serve you. R. Siedlecki R. Siedlecki Vintage Books…
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