first edition viii, [2], 384 pp. 1 vols. 8vo
1899 · New York
by Tarkington, Booth
New York: Doubleday & McClure Co, 1899. First edition, first state with "so pretty" on p. 245, line 16. viii, [2], 384 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Original green-gray cloth, white and red stamped design of a corn stalk (with the ear pointing up, surround a red block with green lettering. Bookplate. Very minor wear to corners, else fine. Bookplate of Charles H. Platt, pencil notation "Brick Row Nov 1929" (from their First Books catalogue). First edition, first state with "so pretty" on p. 245, line 16. viii, [2], 384 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. A very attractive copy of Tarkington's first book. Russo & Sullivan, pp. 3-6
(Inventory #: 212479)