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Haight Street Records Books | Records | Media | Memorabilia
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Book Grading Guide Like New Appears unread. Clean, tight copy with sharp corners and no noticeable flaws. Dust jacket (if present) crisp and bright. Very Good Light signs of handling or shelf wear. May have minor rubbing, a small crease, or a name inside, but overall a clean, solid copy. Good Noticeable wear but still a fully usable reading copy. May include creases, moderate edge wear, small stains, or limited writing/highlighting. Any major issues will be noted. Acceptable Heavier wear with clear cosmetic flaws such as creasing, significant edge wear, heavier staining, or extensive writing/highlighting. Still complete and readable; major defects will be described. Ex-Library / Remainder May include library stamps, stickers, pocket remains, or remainder marks. These will be mentioned in the listing when present. Condition
Good
Condition Description
Antique hardcover in good condition. Original illustrated the book shows wear, rubbing, and some age toning, but remains complete and readable. Please review all photos for exact condition.
Description
Original 1915 hardcover edition of The Sword of Youth by James Lane Allen, published by The Century Co., New York.
The copyright page states “Published, February, 1915,” and bibliographic listings identify this Century Company issue as the first edition. The book is illustrated by John Wolcott Adams and retains its striking original cloth binding with sword-and-wings cover design.
A substantial illustrated literary novel from the World War I era and an appealing example of early-20th-century decorative book design.
Item Specifics
- Title: The Sword of Youth
- Author: James Lane Allen
- Publisher: The Century Co.
- Publication Year: 1915
- Edition: First Edition
- Publication Place: New York
- Binding: Hardcover
- Language: English
- Illustrator: John Wolcott Adams
- Original Language: English
- Format: Hardcover
- Topic: Fiction, War, Romance
- Genre: Literature & Fiction
- Vintage: Yes
- Antique: Yes
- Signed: No
- Dust Jacket: No
- Personalized: No
