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Nice copy of this 1905, ex-libris book - Dark-green baords with gold lettering - Minimal library markings - Inner pages show No writing, marks, or tears - Tight spine - 286 pages - No foxing

Good 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Good Cloth First Thus 1850-95, American poet and journalist, b. St. Louis. After working on several Midwestern newspapers, in 1883 he became a columnist for the Chicago Daily News (later the Record). His urbane and witty column, Sharps and Flats, which appeared until his death, was a potpourri of whimsical humor, commentary on politics and personalities, and children’s verse. His books include A Little Book of Western Verse (1889) and Echoes from the Sabine Farm (with his brother Roswell Martin Field, 1892). His children’s poems include Little Boy Blue and Wynken, Blynken, and Nod.

12mo over 6.75 - 7.75'' tall Nice copy ! Green cloth, gold decor, top edges gold gilt. Both hinges loosening. Spine darkened. Previous owner name. 286 pages. 8836

12mo over 6.75 - 7.75'' tall Nice Tight Clean copy ! Gray boards, gold decor, top page ends gold gilt.2 board tips lightly bumped, spine ends rubbed. 260 pages. 9242

Good--. Hard Cover. Very Good-VG- 5/9/2003 5/9/2003

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8.5 x 6.25 x 0.25 Nice Tight Clean copy ! Unpaginated pages. 7951