THE ANCIENT HIGHWAY
by Curwood, James Oliver New York: Cosmopolitan Book Corporation, 1925. First edition, first printing. Minor age-toning to title-page, 1925 gift note to the verso of frontispiece, mild wear to upper spine edge, else near fine in red cloth with darkened gilt; in a near fine dust jacket, showing tiny chips at spine crown, and a few closed edge tears; original $2.00 price still intact to the front inner flap. "A Novel of High Hearts and Open Roads." With interior illustrations by Walt Louderback reproduced in black-and-white on coated stock insert plates; absolutely stunning full-color wraparound jacket painting by the great Dean Cornwell. One of Curwood's trademark novels of grand adventures, this ancient highway trip is peopled by a wide assortment of characters, and is filled with the memories of historical figures who have gone before. A beautifully preserved vintage collectible in rare dust jacket. FREE SHIPPING TO THE USA PLEASE VIEW FOR MORE GREAT FIRST EDITION BOOKS THANKS! |