Inspirations From Men of Character and Achievement, presented with a hand-colored Introduction and Appreciation presented to Freeland L. Huston
Language: English
Published by Privately Published by Rice Leaders of the World Association, New York, 1940
- First Edition
- Signed
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Yesterday's Book Shop, CORVALLIS, OR, U.S.A.Yesterday's Book Shop
AbeBooks seller since February 4, 2026
Condition: Used - Good
£ 53.83
Quantity: 1 available
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See photos for condition details. Large hand-bound publication, measuring just over 18 inches in height and 12 inches in width. The front cover depicts a mural painting depicting Honor as a special presentation book specifically made for the Mason Freeland L. Huston, with a full-page, hand colored document signed by Elwood E. Rice. The remaining pages are quotes, known as Inspirations from Man of Character and Achievement, printed on pressed paper of which there are five additional pages. The front page document and the rear page both are protected with a clear sheet and the whole book is bound with a knotted silk rope. There is no publication date listed on any of the pages, though the book appears to be from around 1940-42, based on some of the names on the quotes that are listed as still being alive. The book itself shows scuffing and soiling on the exterior but the interior has been protected over the years. There is no handwriting or bookplates, nothing torn or loose, no library markings or anything of that nature. The worst part of the book is the outside cover, which shows all the smudge marks and stains.…
Seller Inventory # 2240112
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Inspirations From Men of Character and Achievement, presented with a hand-colored Introduction and Appreciation presented to Freeland L. Huston
- Author
- Elwood E. Rice
- Publisher
- Privately Published by Rice Leaders of the World Association, New York
- Publication year
- 1940
- Condition
- Good
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Wraps
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Dimensions
- Elephant Folio - over 15 - 23" tall
- Seller catalogs
- Ephemera Etcetera, First Editions, Limited and Private Printings
Yesterday's Book Shop
CORVALLIS, OR, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since February 4, 2026
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 15 business days | 3 to 7 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 4.40 | £ 11.12 |
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Store description
Yesterday's Book Shop is a small, family-owned establishment. The store first opened in Maryland in 1966 under the name The Collector's Corner, which mainly dealt in older books, stamps and assorted ephemera. In 1975 the name was changed to Yesterday's Book Shop when the main focus became only books and printed matter.
Specialty
First editions, signed editions, limited editions, pre-1950 collectible copies with most being around the turn of the twentieth century and earlier.Seller's business information
Yesterday's Book Shop
OR, U.S.A.
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