Description: 1905 Heart Throbs In Prose & Verse The Old Scrap Book National Magazine Contest Hardcover, no dust jacket Inscribed on inside, Mrs. C. R. Gibson from Mother July 27 1911 (not sure if that is the date written - it was altered by the writer (see photo) Heart Throbs in Prose and Verse Dear To The American People, and by them contributed in the $10,000 prize contest initiated by the National Magazine 1904-1905 Apparently, the public was invited to contribute their favorite "heart throb" story and/or poem selections in a contest. These were not selections that the submitters had written themselves, but rather favorites that they had read and wanted to nominate for inclusion. As stated in the opening of the book, many of the submissions do not appear in the book because the copyright holders would not give permission. Prizes were awarded to 840 people for their submissions, and the letter that was sent to winners is reproduced in the front of the book. The list of winners is published in the back of the book. Also in the back of the book, are blank pages that the reader was encouraged to use as scrapbook pages to save their own favorite selections. Antique, showing signs of age-related wear. Please see photos. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions!If you have any questions, please contact us through the "Contact Seller" link on the item's listing page.
Price: 4.99 USD
Location: El Campo, Texas
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Boston, Mass.
Language: English
Author: Multiple
Publisher: Chapple Publishing Co., LTD
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1905
