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Published by John Henry Nash, University of Oregon, 1939
Seller: George Ong Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. [iv], 21 pp., edges untrimmed, 4to, cord-tied wrappers. Printed by Nash during the latter part of his career and just after his move to the University of Oregon (he returned to Berkeley in 1943). A very good, generally well-preserved copy, with some of the usual fading around the wrapper edges, which also as some light wear; text pages are clean and fine.
Published by Printed by John Henry Nash, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, 1939
Seller: Swan's Fine Books, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA, Walnut Creek, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Wraps. Condition: Very good +. First Edition. Quarto size, 25 pp., inscribed by David Hadden. An uncommon book of verse by David Hadden, one printed late in the career of the eminent typographer and printer John Henry Nash (1871-1947); this volume contains humorous poems regarding several branches of medicine, a comedic take on the experiences of both doctors and patients. ___DESCRIPTION: Light blue paper wraps, black lettering inside floral and ruled borders on the front wrap, fore- and bottom edges uncut, title page with floral decoration in black, floral headpieces in black throughout; quarto size (10.75" by 8"), pagination: [i-ii] iii [iv] 1-21, inscribed by David Hadden on the verso of the last page, with the date "June 11 / 39". ___CONDITION: Volume is almost near fine, with clean wraps, the sewn binding strong, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; the wraps are sunned with a spot or two of light soiling, some off-setting to the first page, and light toning to the edges of some interior pages. ___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.