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Harris, Joel Chandler : Nights with Uncle Remus: Myths and Legends of the Old Plantation

Houghton Mifflin and Company, Boston and New York, 1898

1898. Hardcover, no dustjacket as issued. Uncommon early printing (not a facsimile or recent digital reprint). Green binding, gilt lettering, illustrations on top cover and spine, 416 numbered pages, 22 illustrations. Condition of binding: Expected darkening with a few discoloration spots, light wear to corners; shelf wear; small chips, wear to top/foot of spine; slight lean to upper portion (from shelving); first hinge partially cracked, rear hinge cracked. Internally: Minor chips/dings to endpapers/preliminaries, title page partially detached, old gift inscription on first blank (dated 1955); light, scattered foxing, brown age spots to pages, expected darkening to edges. Overall Fair to Good. In general, no stickers, bookplates, writing, underlines, or notes. Not a former library book. Text is very readable, illustrations are clear. Here is classic Joel Chandler Harris, the folklorist who became famous for his Uncle Remus children/juvenile stories. He spent most of his life working in Atlanta. This book has many of his favorites: Mr. Fox and Miss Goose; Brother Rabbit and the Little Girl; Mr. Lion Hunts for Mr. Man; The Story of the Pigs, How Brother Fox Failed to Get His Grapes; The Night before Christmas; and many more. A wonderful vintage book for children. 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. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Fair. Binding: Hard Cover

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