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Item #42042 High Spots of American Literature: A Practical Bibliography and Brief Literary Estimate of Outstanding American Books. Merle JOHNSON.
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High Spots of American Literature: A Practical Bibliography and Brief Literary Estimate of Outstanding American Books
High Spots of American Literature: A Practical Bibliography and Brief Literary Estimate of Outstanding American Books

High Spots of American Literature: A Practical Bibliography and Brief Literary Estimate of Outstanding American Books

New York: Bennett Book, 1929. 8vo. (9 3/8 x 6 inches). [x], [2]-114 pp.

No. 42 of 50 copies finely bound in full French Levant and signed by the author. Spine with raised bands forming six compartments, lettered gilt. Gilt dentelles. Top edge gilt. Marbled endpapers. Pencil annotations by previous owner (easily erased)

A foundational guide for bibliophiles, collectors, and scholars of American literary history.

The work identifies and evaluates key American books from the colonial era to the early 20th century, offering a curated list of influential works that shaped the nations literary canon. Johnson combines bibliographic precision with concise literary criticism, making this volume both an essential reference and a celebration of American literary achievement. The book provides practical insights into the significance, rarity, and desirability of these "high spots," making it an great resource for collectors seeking to understand the market and cultural value of first editions and important publications.

Item #42042

Price: $100.00

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