This classic works, written by Charles Hanson Towne, is an account of Towne life and adventures of living in New York. "New York may rob us of our strength; but likewise she adds immeasurably to the glory and wonder of life. And I, as one of her million of children, am grateful to her for all that she has given me of love and friendship and good hard work" This book was originally published in 1931 and is republished here with a new introductory biography of the author.
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This classic works, written by Charles Hanson Towne, is an account of Towne life and adventures of living in New York. "New York may rob us of our strength; but likewise she adds immeasurably to the glory and wonder of life. And I, as one of her million of children, am grateful to her for all that she has given me of love and friendship and good hard work" This book was originally published in 1931 and is republished here with a new introductory biography of the author.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good- Book The author describes this work as "a timid attempt to tell of the city where I have lived practically all of my life, as it has affected me". Illustrated. Minor wear / marks, lacks rear endpaper.
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Near Fine. First edition. xii, [2], 289, [1] pp. 22.5 cm. Illustrated with printed photographs (plates). Quarter cloth and publishers' pictorial paper boards, printed paper spine label, without dustwrapper. Near fine, with the front flap of the dustwrapper laid in. Inscribed by the author to the great boxing champion: "For, Gene and Polly Tunney, with affection, from their friend, Charles Hanson Towne, New York, November 14, 1931." A noted author and poet, Towne was the quintessential New Yorker. He edited many important magazines, including the Smart Set, Delineator, Designer, McClure's, and Harper's Bazaar.
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Good. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" First edition / First printing. Good, no dust jacket, slight wear at top & bottom of spine & corners, pen & pencil names on half-title, pen gift inscription on verso of frontis piece. 16 x 24cm. hard cover. 290pp.
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Very Good. Hardcover in decorative cloth boards. No dust jacket. First printing of first edition. Book is crisp and clean, with tight binding and sharp corners. Rear endpage is missing, as is printed paper spine label. A personal view of the city by Towne (1877-1949), a poet, editor, and popular New York celebrity. Illustrated with five photos. 8vo. 233 pp.
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Near Fine. Illustrated with printed photographs (plates). Quarter cloth and publishers' pictorial paper boards, printed paper spine label, without dustwrapper. Near fine. Stated first edition.
