signed first edition
(1948) · New York
by Hislop, Codman
New York: Rinehart, (1948). First Edition. First Printing Very near fine in red/orange cloth covered boards with a gilt on black title block on the spine. There is a small 1/2 inch dampness stain at the heel of the spine which does not impact the title block or the end sheets. The end sheets show very light and modest foxing. A small octavo of 8 by 5 1/4 inches. In a very good+ unclipped dust jacket with light wear and rubbing to the upper edge of the slightly tanned spine area. Signed and warmly inscribed by the illustrator on the first free end page and dated in the year of publication. With illustrations by Letterio Calapai. The 36th volume in the Rivers of America Series. 367 pages including an index and bibliography. (Inventory #: TB32090)