1874 Antique Illustrated Decorated Hardcover 1st Edition, 1st printing Humor & Travel Book. "John Paul's Book: Moral and Instructive; Consisting of Travels, Tales, Poetry, and Like Fabrications" by John Paul. HARDCOVER 1874 Columbian Book Company 1st edition, 1st printing; w/ Date: "1874" on Title page & "Copyright 1874" & no additional printings on copyright page. Exactly as shown in the listing scan(s). Nice Collectible 1st edition, 1st printing hardcover copy. "Humorous views of 19th century life, customs, travels, and observations. Includes a summer trip to Saratoga for the waters, horses, and a visit from General Grant; Massachusetts, Canandaigua, Niagara Falls, Boston; Horace Greeley and Cornelius Vanderbilt; New York to San Francisco via Nicaragua; the 1865 earthquake; tales for children and other short pieces." Profusely illustrated with 30+ full-page, black-and-white drawings. Internally tight & unmarked. Binding Exterior; nicely decorated pictorial hardcover/wear to head/foot of spine and corners; all lettering/decoration bright. NO REMAINDER MARK; NOT X-LIBRARY. NO DJ AS ISSUED. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED, NOT DEFECTIVE, & GENUINE. PLEASE NOTE: PLEASE NOTE: Shipping will be billed to winning bidder by Last Chance Auctions in their billing for item(s). Media Mail postage is shown for shipping in the United States. Foreign winning bidders will pay postage based on their countries small/medium/large Flat Rate box postage rates & weight of the package. Other types of postage are avaible at added expense at the bidders request. A Tracking Number will be provided to buyer. Insurance is mandatory on packages over $100 USD and will be added to postage charges when applicable.

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