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The Complete Works of O. Henry, Manuscript Edition Limited to 125 Copies

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The complete works of O. Henry, manuscript edition, limited to 125 copies in 12 volumes bound in original half vellum. Published by Doubleday, Page & Company, Garden City New York, 1912. This edition contains 2 original pages in O. Henry's handwriting. O. Henry was the pen name of well-loved American author William Sydney Porter. The set is in overall good condition although one page of the 2 individual handwritten manuscripts is torn. This set was printed for subscriber A.K. Selz and is number 35 of 125. Accompanied by an interesting letter from the publisher. Contains 2 pages of original O. Henry manuscript. A rare and interesting item.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 12
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1912
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Overall good condition. Several volumes with exterior minor stains. Tabs on several volumes show wear. One page of original manuscript torn as shown in photographs. Spines show minor discoloration. A rare item.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: B621-21stDibs: LU855225580182
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