Lord Dunsany / The Book of Wonders / First US Edition w/ watermark / Luce [1913]

Description: The Book of Wonder: A Chronicle of Little Adventures at the Edge of the World Author: Lord Dunsany; S.H. Sime [illus.] Title: The Book of Wonder: A Chronicle of Little Adventures at the Edge of the World Publication: Boston: John W. Luce, [1913] Description: Very Good. Boston: John W. Luce, [1913]. First American Edition, with D watermark. Octavo (19.5cm); [xii],134pp. Ten (10) illustrations including frontis, all present. Publisher's reddish-brown boards with black backing and gilt stamped lettering and decoration. Lacks dust jacket. Boards are square with a couple shallow bumps along edges and spine ends, brief waterspots at bottom rear edge, and dulling to spine lettering. Binding is sound and pages unmarked. Collection of 14 fantasy short stories by Dunsany, himself a major influence on Tolkien, Lovecraft, Le Guin, and others. [Currey p. 168]. Seller ID: 30325 Subject: England / English Writers, First Editions, Science Fiction / Fantasy Capitol Hill Books is a used bookstore located on historic Capitol Hill in Washington DC, with three floors of quality used books, first editions, and rare books. [Note: Our online inventory is stored and managed at a separate location from at our brick and mortar shop. If you have a question about an item listed online, please send a direct message here rather than calling the store so that we can make sure someone familiar with the item in question can respond.] Terms Books described only as First Editions are First Printings unless otherwise specified. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available (please contact for estimates). We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 250 USD

Location: Washington, District Of Columbia

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