Book Details
Arthur, T. S.
Grappling with the Monster or The Curse and the Cure of Strong Drink.
New York:
John W. Lovell Company,
1877.
Very good minus maroon cloth 8vo., intricate black ink and gilt stamping to cover and spine; gilt is partially rubbed on cover, and quite dull on spine. Spine ends folded and lightly rubbed; corners lightly worn; spine rolled. Edges soiled and browned. Decorative green floral print endpapers, front pastedown bears previous owner's antiquated ink name. Interior is quite clean w/only moderate soiling/light foxing throughout. Pages are tightly bound, hinges strong. Illustrated frontispiece + numerous b/w illustrations throughout. A decent copy of this quite scarce, classic title from the Temperance Movement.320 pp. American History. AME/01024.
[Book #5709]