Back Streets and Pine Trees: The Work of John McMurtry, Nineteenth Century Architect-Builder of Kentucky

Published by Bur Press, Lexington, 1956

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Covers are well-worn, cover material abraded. Some chipping to the spine, a bump to top edge of back cover, the spine and edges of spine are quite worn with tears and a few small pieces torn, missing, near the head of spine. The paper label near top of spine however does remain. ; Illus. , inscribed and signed by the author on the blank page prior to the title page. The inscription reads "To Anne Worthington Callihan eternally "Miss Annie" with much love and all best wishes, Sincerely, Clay Lancaster 26 August 1960". On the page opposite is a gift inscription, also in ink, but not by the author. It was written by a family member of the original inscribee. Reads partially "Presented to --- by Mrs. Chester Callihan, shortly after "Miss Annie's" death." . Hand-numbered, number 110 of 250 copies. Two old clipped newspaper articles laid-in, 1 a review of the book by fellow Lexington author Burton Milward, the second a Bettye Mastin story from the Lexington Leader, Sept. 5, 1956, "Clay Lancaster Working On Book About Fayette Architecture". Both clipped articles yellowed and folded with old yellowed tape still attached, they appear to have been taped to a blank page at rear as some yellowed tape stains remain on the page. ; 122 pages; Signed by Author.

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Title
Back Streets and Pine Trees: The Work of John McMurtry, Nineteenth Century Architect-Builder of Kentucky
Author
Lancaster, Clay
Publisher
Bur Press, Lexington
Publication year
1956
Condition
Fair
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No Dust Jacket As Issued
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Binding
Hardcover
Edition
First Edition.
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