Arch Merrill GASLIGHTS AND GINGERBREAD 1st ed w/dj NY state history SIGNED

Description: Gaslights and Gingerbread, by Arch Merrill. Manufactured by American Book-Stratford Press, NYC, and distributed by Seneca Book Binding Company, Rochester NY. Copyright 1959. No print date, but lists to his previous book, thus a first edition. 228 pages. Signed by author. Burgundy boards are lettered in black on spine. Covers are clean and unworn but for a small ding at front spine edge near top. Hinges are intact and binding is very tight. There is a modest Feb 1960 gift inscription and the author's signature on ffep, otherwise interior is immaculate. There are 4 double-sided plates in b&w. The dustjacket has a small pale spot at front edge, and light rubs at spine edges. Spine is sunned but all lettering is bright and clear. No tears. It is in new mylar.Arch Merrill (1894-1974) was a newspaper man who at one time or another covered every aspect of the newsroom. He found his niche when he began writing articles for Rochester's paper, the Sunday Democrat and Chronicle, on the history of central and mostly western New York. These weren't dry history recitations. He delved into the little known pasts of towns and people of the area. Some of these more than 1600 articles have been collected into his series of books. Overall Condition is Very Good+ / Very Good or better I can no longer ship internationally All my books are as described. If I go too far in describing minor flaws, it's because I want you, the buyer, to be satisfied that you'll get no nasty surprises. Please check my feedback to assure yourself that you'll speedily get the book that is described. A happy customer comes back! For all buyers - I can ship the way which best fits your needs, so contact me if you would prefer a different method. Request an invoice on multiple items. I will combine shipping. Request an invoice for combined shipping Check out my ebay store - buythebookhere for all manner of scarce and interesting books and collectibles!

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