Small 4to. Self-cover offprint. 8pp. Illustrations. Near fine. Offprint of this short story from the February 8, 1953 issue (Volume 15, Number 2) of "'teens" magazine. Four-column format, with partly-colored line drawings and other articles interspersed. Wilburr's story fills the front page, and along the top of this she has typed a nice 3-line inscription to Arnold Gates "with the compliments and good wishes of the author," signing just above the story's title a large (5") full signature in thick black ink. Accompanied by a meaty content Typed Letter Signed from her, 1p, 8�" X 11", Escondido, CA, 25 August 1953. Same recipient. Near fine. Lengthy missive relating the complex publishing history of "The Nice Stone" and her Lincoln tale "Abe and Austen." As this convoluted publishing history fills the page top to bottom and practically margin to margin, her enormous 7" Full signature ("Harriette Wilburr Porter") runs vertically up the left edge. Wilburr (1891-?) penned numerous children's and juvenile titles such as "A Year with the Poets and Birds" (1912), "Friday Afternoon Entertainments" (1914), "Bird Gossip" (1920), "A Stack of Black Cats" (1922) and "The Gang Goes to Mill" (1924). Gates (1914-93) was a noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Unusual in this format.

Seller Inventory # 40993

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title

The Nice Stone

Publisher

The Judson Press, Philadelphia

Publication Date

1953

Binding

Paperback

Edition

1st Edition

Signed

Signed by Author(s)

Seller catalogs

Store Description

Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts has been buying and selling quality books, autographs and ephemera since 1991. We specialize in general antiquarian, first editions, signed books and autographs and documents. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA), Universal Autograph Collectors Club (UACC) and The Manuscript Society.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Association Member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts, Ltd.
9304 Saturn Ln, Galena, IL, 61036, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts accepts VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards. Checks are welcome. Institutions will be accommodated as their procedures require. Shipping is additional and will be quoted at the time an order is placed. Every effort has been made to describe each book and any defects accurately. If an item proves unsatisfactory for any reason, it may be returned pursuant to ABEBooks' policy. We would appreciate a courtesy call if an item is being returned.
Attention dealers: w...

More Information

Right of cancellation

Shipping Terms

Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	5 to 14 business days	3 to 6 business days
First item	� 4.43	� 8.12

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment Methods

Check Money Order Cash

Add to Wants