My Vacations

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Red cloth covers are mostly clean, with gilt text and black label on spine. Boards show some edgewear. Corners are sharp. Spine has gilt text on black label and is bright with softened, frayed ends. See photos. Binding is strong. Pastedowns and feps have some light staining at back cover. Illustrations, black and white photographs, are bright and clear. Interior is gently age-toned. Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks. Text block edges are foxed at head. DJ is nicely preserved behind Mylar and is backed with archival paper. DJ has some edgewear, chipped corners, chipping and closed tears along head edge, bumping and chipping along foot edge, some staining to back, a 1.5" closed tear at back, darkening of spine, fading of text on spine. See photos.** PS2023.0614** 180 pages. 6 x 8.75 inches** Henry L. Stimson (1867-1950), Manhattan born, educated at Phillips Academy in Andover Massachusetts, spent his career in law and in public service. He served in several administrations, including as Secretary of War from 1940-1945.** Stimson's life centered on the city, and yet he had a great love of the outdoors. In this volume, the author recounts episodes of holiday and adventure, creating a memoir of his life in the natural world, both wilderness and countryside. Illustrated with photographs.** "Postage for oversized and international shipping will be calculated by size and weight. AbeBooks shipping quotes are ESTIMATES only. Seller Inventory #009729"**. N° de ref. del artículo 009729

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