An Old Sweetheart of Mine SIGNED by James Whitcomb Riley, Full Leather

Description: Author: James Whitcomb RileyTitle: An Old Sweetheart of MinePublisher: Bobbs-Merrill - IndianapolisEdition: Ca. 1903 - Early Printing Description: A near fine copy of James Whitcomb Riley's; "An Old Sweetheart of Mine," beautifully rebound in red leather, signed, inscribed, and dated by the author on the blank preliminary page. This is an early edition with the Bobbs-Merrill name on the title page. The first printing was by Bowen-Merrill in 1902 and the company changed its name just a year later in 1903 to Bobbs-Merrill. 8vo. Unpaginated 9 1/8 x 7 with gilt topstain. Rebound in full red leather using the original front board title and spine label, endpapers refreshed, and signatures tightened. Autographic Condition: Fine Book Condition: A near fine and extremely collectible book with just some minor toning to a few pages and some light wear to a few page corner tips. An Old Sweetheart of Mine is a book-length sentimental love poem with renowned illustrator Howard Chandler Christy creating thirty original full page original illustrations and featuring additional decorations by artist Virginia Keep. Riley has inscribed the book on one of the front free end pages; "To Col. and Mrs. Daniel M. Randall - With grateful esteem of their old friend and neighbor, James Whitcomb Riley" - Dated January 15 - 1910 Indianapolis. Riley has also added a short verse from the book beneath the inscription that reads; "Where the vines are ever fruited and the weather ever fine!" *The signature has not been authenticated. Take a close look and you will see it's authentic. However, you will have a full 60 days to return it if you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason.==================================================Shipping: FREE USPS Expedited shipping.International Shipping: Via the eBay International Shipping Program.Return Policy: Our goal is that all items will be received as advertised and, in the condition, described. Any item is returnable for any reason within 60 days of receipt (We would appreciate prior notice).Feedback: We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of your transaction with us, please contact us immediately. Our goal will always be to resolve problems as promptly as possible.** Please check out our store featuring dozens of "First Class Secondhand Books". We gladly combine shipping and refund the shipping over-payment, so please stop by Barron Rare Books, and check out our other items! -- We specialize in Antiquarian & Modern First Editions, Signed Books & Ephemera. **

Price: 359.95 USD

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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 60 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Binding: Hardcover

Modification Description: Inscribed, signed and dated by the author on the blank preliminar

Place of Publication: Indianapolis Indiana

Signed: Yes

Publisher: Bobbs-Merrill

Modified Item: Yes

Subject: Poetry

Year Printed: 1903

Original/Facsimile: Original

California Prop 65 Warning: n/a

Language: English

Illustrator: N/A

Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated, Full Red Leather Binding, Early Printing

Region: North America

Author: James Whitcomb Riley

Personalized: Yes

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Topic: Poetry

Character Family: N/A