Description: Global ABC Written As WWII LoomedAROUND THE WORLD WITH THE ALPHABETBy Hendrik Willem van Loon(1935)First printing of this charming ABC, in which every letter stands for a different location around the world - written on the eve of WWII.Very good plus in poor dust jacket. "It was the spring of the year 1935 and the whole world seemed to have gone completely and absolutely crazy," van Loon writes in his introduction to AROUND THE WORLD WITH THE ALPHABET, addressing his grandson. He recounts a memory of the family reading newspapers one morning containing "the latest Hitler enormities, the latest Mussolini absurdities, murder in Ireland," and a litany of other horrors, only to be brought out of their gloom by his grandson's laugh. van Loon identifies this as the impetus for beginning this book, which he knew the boy would not yet be old enough to appreciate. "Not to be read until Christmas 1943," van Loon captioned his introduction; little did he know WWII would roar to life in the intervening years. New York: Simon & Schuster, Inc, (1935). 6.25'' x 9.5''. Original color pictorial boards. Original unclipped ($1.00) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. [64] pages. Jacket with substantial chipping and loss, rear panel largely perished; careful tape repairs to verso of spine. Binding with light edgewear, a bit of toning to spine. Interior clean and bright. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 39 USD
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
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Author: van Loon, Hendrik Willem
Publisher: Simon & Schuster, Inc
Year Printed: 1935
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
