BOYS’ BOOK OF THE ARMY TALES OF THE INDIAN WARS 1907 HARPER & BROS. DJ.  I quote from the flap of the dust jacket.  “Here is a book to warm the cackles of a boy’s hear and to send him galloping down that highway best known to lovers of adventure—the long and thrilling road traveled by soldiers in the American Army…A book of sure-fire thrills and of a sturdy, intelligent patriotism.”  Please find on offer here: “Boys’ Book of the Army.”  According to the title page, the tales contained in the book are by: “Gen. Charles King, John Harberton, Captain Charles A. Curtis, Lieut. Charles D. Rhodes and Others.”  Please see the photo of the Table of Contents for your further information.  The title page says the book is “illustrated” and indeed, there are four illustrations listed, all of which are present and accounted for (I checked).  This small-sized hard cover book (5 ¼ x 7 ½ inches, 244 pages) was published by Harper & Bros. of New York, dated 1907.  There is no mention of edition.  The book is bound in blue cloth with orange and black decorations and titles on cover and spine.  It is protected by a pictorial dust jacket, now a bit battered but still doing its function.  This book is quite rare; I was unable to find any extant copies of an original edition of this book.  The only offerings online were for print-on-demand versions, and I have priced it at the same price as one of those, with the conviction that the collector would rather have an original.

Condition:  This book is in very good condition.  As mentioned, however, the dust jacket has born the burden of wear, with lots of edge wear including small tear and large chips (please see the photos).  The hard covers are much better although they too show some edge wear and some minor bumping.  Inside, the book is unmarked, and the pages are clean and bright throughout.  Both hinges are intact, and the binding is tight and sound.   This book is not ex-library or a remainder.

Shipping:  This book will be very carefully packed, with bubble wrap and with solid cardboard for their protection and promptly mailed upon payment.  Please note that I do not charge for packing and handling; all you pay is the postage.  Media mail postage for this small-sized hard cover book will be only $4.30.  Within the US for domestic mailings, combined shipping for multiple purchases is gladly offered.  You will pay full price for the shipping of the first book and half price for any others purchased that same week.  For example, two books with shipping at $4 each will ship for $6 combined.

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