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They That Take the Sword
by Kalashnikoff, Nicholas
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- Hardcover
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- first
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About This Item
Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1939. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. 717 pages. A biographical novel, and the first book, by the Siberian-born immigrant to the United States. 'From the charming first chapters of farm life in Siberia through periods of Russian terrorism, war, and revolution' -- from the front flap. A Harper 'Find' book. Kalashnikoff went on to write several books for children including the Newberry honor book, The Defender. Stated first edition (first printing). A very good copy, cloth a bit grubby at the edges, spine gilt somewhat darkened and tidemark to page block. In a good only dust jacket that is chipped and torn with loss to rear bottom corner affecting some text. Inscribed by the author to the former owner: 'with my sincere admiration and best wishes. God bless you! Nicholas Kalashnikoff / June 14, 1951 / New York.
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- Bookseller
- Eureka Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 169971
- Title
- They That Take the Sword
- Author
- Kalashnikoff, Nicholas
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Harper & Brothers Publishers
- Date Published
- 1939
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About Eureka Books
Eureka Books, established in 1987, is a classic antiquarian shop with books in all subjects and price ranges. We're open Monday - Saturday in Old Town Eureka, California.
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