The Prolific Pencil, a Biography of Joseph Lincoln by Percy Fielitz Rex, (edited by Fredrika A. Burrows), Bound with Descriptive Bibliography of Lincoln's Works, Edited by Stephen W. Sullwold. Many Photographs of Covers & Dust-Jackets, etc. of Lincolns Works. 1980 First Edition Published by William S. Sullwold in Taunton MA. OP

Percy Fielitz Rex (Biography Author) / Fredrika A. Burrows (Biography Editor) / Stephen W. Sullwold (Descriptive Bibliography Editor)

Verlag: William S. Sullwold, 1998

Beschreibung

This reference work on Joseph Lincoln is a combination biography of Joseph Crosby Lincoln, popular New England novelist ("The Prolific Pencil"), and a full Descriptive Bibliography of First Editions of his numerous works, including poetry, novels, and works in periodicals (Edited by Stephen W. Sullwold). Both sections are illustrated with photographs and a few line illustrations. The descriptive bibliography is particularly rich with pictures of covers, dust-jackets, and illustrations. ************************************* TITLE : The Prolific Pencil, a Biography of Joseph Crosby Lincoln, Litt.D. / AUTHOR : Percy Fielitz Rex / BIOGRAPHY EDITOR : Fredrika A. Burrows / bound with : TITLE : A Descriptive Bibliography of First Editions [of Joseph Lincoln] / EDITOR : Stephen W. Sullwold / IMPRINT : William S. Sullwold Publishing / PLACE : Taunton, Massachusetts / DATE : 1980 / EDITION : First Edition (So stated) - This is the True 1980 First, not the 1981 printing. / STATUS : OP (Mr. William S. Sullwold has sadly passed away - attempts to access the publishing business were null) / PHYSICAL DETAILS : Contains a frontispiece photograph of Joseph Lincoln and numerous other photographs, as well as a few line drawings; contains a Preface, Introduction, generous Descriptive Bibliography, an Index; [xiv] + 322 pages; 6" x 9"; text and pictures printed on calendered paper throughout; pale beige imitation leather over boards (Leatherette); gilt lettering on spine and front board; decorated dust-jacket has a photo portrait of the author, Percy Fielitz Rex. Folded and inserted between the rear end-papers is a single xeroxed sheet of a list of Lincoln's books from Titcomb's Bookshop in East Sandwich, Massachusetts. The list has many check-marks next to the titles. ********************************* CONDITION . BOOK : VERY GOOD . DUST-JACKET : VERY GOOD .This is a previously owned book which remains in very good condition : clean , tight and free of marking, with the following particulars noted : EXTERIOR -- Clean and free of signs of handling . exceptional. / BINDING -- Solid - tight / INTERIOR A touch of weathering (or perhaps mild foxing) to the end-papers; the fore-edge of the rear free end-paper has a slight crimp (or surface crease); there is a tiny spot which is either a minute "tea stain" or a small touch of darker foxing - else the interior is free of signs of handling and has no marking - no signatures. / DUST-JACKET -- There are a few edge nicks and small tears; front and rear panels display cleanly; spine is somewhat faded; the reverse side is considerably toned, and there is a loss of surface at the foot of the spine panel (looks like there had been some tape thereon. The whole is protected from further wear by a clear, archival, mylar cover. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1991

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Prolific Pencil, a Biography of Joseph ...

Verlag: William S. Sullwold

Erscheinungsdatum: 1998

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Very Good

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good

Auflage: 1st Edition