Our Government
Cain, James
Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1930
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Hardcover
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First printing gray cloth titled in black, slightest spine lean. Two tiny spots to rear board, corners/spine ends faintly softened. Unmarked. The second printing price-clipped DJ in mylar is toned at spine and rear panel, chipped at spine ends, taped at spine head and has large chip to top corner of rear panel. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Seller Inventory # 17770
Bibliographic Details
Title: Our Government
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York
Publication Date: 1930
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-
Edition: First Edition; First Printing.
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Our Government
Published by
Alfred A. Knopf
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Hardcover
Seller: ThriftBooksVintage, Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Dust jacket missing. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Internally clean. Secure packaging for safe delivery. 1. Seller Inventory # 1528752949
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Our government, its nature, structure, and functions 1930 [leather Bound]
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1930. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 266, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 266. Seller Inventory # LB1111026963074
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Our Government.
Published by
NY. Knopf. 1930., 1930
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Brainerd Phillipson Rare Books, Holliston, MA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 2 out of 5 stars
First Edition. First Edition. Cain's first book of reflections about government, largely inspired by H.L. Mencken. G+ in grey cloth with darkened spine, frayed at the top. First Edition. Seller Inventory # 1673
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OUR GOVERNMENT
Published by
Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1930
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, 241 pages. In Good plus condition and lacking issued dust jacket. Bound in publisher's gray cloth with black lettering on spine. Light soiling on spine with slight fading to text. Minor staining on front cover with more severe staining on back cover. Rubbing to corners and edges of spine. Spine slightly cocked. Texblock uncut with age toning throughout. Slight foxing on free endpapers and pastedowns. Previous owner's inscription on front free endpaper. Shelved under front counter. First book by classic author. 1374640. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Seller Inventory # 1374640
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Our Government
Published by
Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1930
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: ReadInk, ABAA/IOBA, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. (no dust jacket, but encased in a nice-looking facsimile reproduction of the original first edition jacket; see 2nd image posted with this listing) [minor external soiling, attractive vintage bookplate of Austin Jenkins Lilly on front pastedown, 1946 newspaper clipping about Cain's proposal for an American Authors' Authority affixed to both sides of front endpaper]. NOTE again that this book bears a FACSIMILE dust jacket, which has not been factored in to our pricing. The author's first book, which in he sets out to illustrate (through satirical pieces written almost entirely in play/dialogue format) the workings of American government, from the Presidential down to the local level. Some of the pieces had previously been published in H.L. Mencken's "The American Mercury," and Mencken is first in the author's acknowledgments, in gratitude for "[giving] me many inspirational talks when my interest flagged.". Seller Inventory # 28851
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Our Government
Published by
Alfred A. Knopf, 1930
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Sequitur Books, Boonsboro, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Bound in publisher's grey cloth. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Light wear. Gift inscription on fep, otherwise clean, unmarked pages. XII, 242 p. Seller Inventory # 2004030037
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Our Government (THE AUTHOR'S SOUGHT-AFTER FIRST BOOK)
Published by
Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1930
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Cat's Curiosities, Pahrump, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Sought-after first published book of the Baltimore Sun newspaperman who was later to become famous for his hard-boiled detective novels ("Double Indemnity," "The Postman Always Rings Twice," etc.) Cain here re-creates and exposes the workings (actual, not theoretical) of our American form of government in often hilarious colloquial dialogues of the various boards, councils, and commissions he covered, the politicians routinely introducing their remarks with an assertion that "This here stuff in the newspapers is a pack of lies from start to finish . . ." Or: "Mr. Hayes: 'We've been all over that, Mr. Friend. The bills on them schoolhouses was referred jointly to the Committee on Education and the Ways and Means Committee and we're postponing action on them until the Ways and Means takes up the money part, and then we'll consider the Flint Neck schoolhouse on its merits same as all the rest. What we're considering now is the Evolution Bill and I'll appreciate it if you'll get your mind on that so we'll maybe have something to show for our time.' / Mr. Friend: 'Let me tell you something, mister. I got elected for to git Flint Neck their new schoolhouse and I ain't got no time to set around talking about monkeys.'" Book very-good, although the acidic paper has begun to brown to the edges; original first-state jacket with dollar sign (not obese cartoon politician) to front panel is "good" with chips to edges and a considerably darkened spine. Original $2.50 price showing. 242 pp. This copy now reduced from $550. Seller Inventory # 008069
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Vtg James M Cain 1st edit/1st print Our Government 1st edit/1st print First Edition 1930 [Hardcover] James M. Cain [Hardcover] James M. Cain
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.01. Seller Inventory # GB09C3TR7MGI3N00
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Our Government
Published by
Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1930
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Second printing. Slightly cocked spine, spotting on endpapers, page edges and boards, thus very good in a good only dust jacket with shallow loss at the crown, not affecting text, splitting at the folds, and toning. Cain's first book, a collection of "dialogues" or short pieces on politics and government that Cain wrote as reportage for various newspapers, and that display the concise but gritty style that eventually made it into his fiction. Seller Inventory # 501483
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Our Government
Published by
Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1930
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Carpetbagger Books, ABAA, Woodstock, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Near Fine in a Good second-issue jacket, unclipped ($2.50), chipped at the top inch of the spine and extending onto the back panel, generally toned. Grey cloth, toned at the spine with black ink lettering. Square and firmly bound with a dark grey top stain, former owner's bookplate inside the front board, clean internally. Cain's political commentary about "what manner of men it is whom you as a taxpayer support.". Seller Inventory # 5664
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