Name: Early 1900s Wanted - a Chaperon, First Edition
Price: 50 USD
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A stunning copy of a (stated) 1st Edition of Wanted - a Chaperon, by Paul Leicester Ford. Illustrated by renowned … more A stunning copy of a (stated) 1st Edition of Wanted - a Chaperon, by Paul Leicester Ford. Illustrated by renowned artist Howard Chandler Christy. Published by Dodd Mead & Co, 1902. Deckled, un-numbered paged.
Book design by Margaret Armstrong. Decorations and borders throughout in green and black by Margaret Armstrong, as well. Dark green, white and gold on light green ribbed cloth and gold lettering. Gilded Top Edge. The book is a satiric ( and charming) story of a family searching for a macho chaperon to look after the children.
A wonderful story in a beautifully decorated book--inside and out. less

Dimensions: 8.75ʺW × 5.75ʺD × 1ʺH

Styles: Art Nouveau

Period: 1900 - 1909

Country of Origin: United States

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Paper

Condition: Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color: Green

Tear Sheet

Condition Notes: Overall very good condition. Some rubbing to top and bottom edges of spine. Rubbing and slightly rounded corners. Spine a … moreOverall very good condition. Some rubbing to top and bottom edges of spine. Rubbing and slightly rounded corners. Spine a bit loose towards top of book. No marks, aside from small stamp with previous owner's name and address on front end page. Illustrations in near-fine condition. less

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