Logan Pearsall Smith / Youth of Parnassus and Other Stories / First Edition 1895

Description: The Youth of Parnassus and Other Stories Author: Logan Pearsall Smith Title: The Youth of Parnassus and Other Stories Publication: London and New York: Macmillan and Co., 1895 Description: Very Good. London and New York: Macmillan and Co., 1895. First Edition. Octavo (19.9 cm), [v], 277pp. Blue clothbound boards with gilt stamping on spine. Some pages unopened and all edges untrimmed. Boards have significant scuffs and scratches with some loss to the tail of the spine and a few tears and bumping to the head. Spine cocked; rear hinge cracked with exposure along gutter, but binding still firm, if a little creaky. Endsheets foxed with other minor foxing on some pages but otherwise clean. First book by Smith, an American living in England, who was known for his perfectionism, becoming a known expert of his time in the English language and its use. [NCBEL IV 1120]. Seller ID: 29739 Subject: 19th Century, Fiction, First Editions Capitol Hill Books is a used bookstore located on historic Capitol Hill in Washington DC, with three floors of quality used books, first editions, and rare books. [Note: Our online inventory is stored and managed at a separate location from at our brick and mortar shop. If you have a question about an item listed online, please send a direct message here rather than calling the store so that we can make sure someone familiar with the item in question can respond.] Terms Books described only as First Editions are First Printings unless otherwise specified. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available (please contact for estimates). We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 100 USD

Location: Washington, District Of Columbia

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