Growing Up with Southern Illinois 1820-1861 from the Memoir of Daniel Harmon Brush

Chicago: R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co./The Lakeside Press, 1944. The Lakeside Press was the fine printing arm of R.R. Donnelley, which had a more commercial side as well. This series of neglected titles of American history began in 1903. The classics were not sold; they were gifted at Christmastime. Evidently no production records were kept, so the number of copies printed is unknown. Quercus surmises around 1500 in the early years. This is a Fine copy of the First Edition Thus. Maroon cloth binding, ruled in gilt; with the Donnelley logo in gilt on the front cover; titling in gilt on the spine. Clean text; frontis portrait of the author; xxxii, 265 pages; indexed. A great copy of an uncommon title.. First Edition Thus. Hard Cover. Fine/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6?" - 7?" tall. First Edition. Title: Growing Up with Southern Illinois 1820-1861 from the Memoir of Daniel Harmon Brush Author Name: Brush, Daniel Harmon Edition: First Edition Thus Location Published: Chicago, R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co./The Lakeside Press: 1944 Binding: Hardcover Book Condition: Fine Jacket Condition: No Jacket Categories: American History Seller ID: 006996