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Pemberton, Benjamin Aldus : Traditions of the Miami Valley, Illustrated. Songs of the West and Other Poems

United Brethren Publishing House, Dayton, Ohio, 1912

[1912] First Edition hardcover, green binding, gilt lettering and design, along with in-blind design on top cover with two in-blind borders. Flower/vine designs on silver endpapers; two frontispieces, and illustrations and vintage photos throughout by Mary A. Kyle, 139 pages. Condition of binding: Very slight cock (slanted) of book due to shelving (almost not noticeable); scattered discolorations/rubbing to covers, yet gilt lettering and design are Fine (no chips or missing gilt). Binding not cracked or torn. Internally: Initials "JG" on back of first free endpaper (verso), scattered foxing to preliminaries. Edges are lightly age toned and foxed/speckled with old humidity stains. Pages are clear and very readable; illustrations are clear and vivid. Free of writing, underlines, and page tears. Not a former library book, print-on-demand, or facsimile. This is the first edition. This wonderful poetry book is categorized by Traditions of the Miami Valley (Ohio) and Miscellaneous. Poetry includes The Cholera Year, A Dream of Childhood, The Beginning of Dayton, To the Miami, Voices Gone, A Pale Rose, The Thrush and the Katydid, The Land of the Western Plain, Mount Baker, and other beautiful verse. Uncommon book. Very collectible. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. It will be a pleasure to serve you. We ship promptly.. Illustr.: Kyle, Mary A. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: No Dustjacket

FIRST EDITION

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