A LEAF IN THE STORM Lin Yutang John Day Co. NY - 1941 1st American Ed. HC VG

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Title: A LEAF IN THE STORM Lin Yutang John Day Co. NY - 1941 1st American Ed. HC VG

Description: Vintage copy of the First American Edition of A LEAF IN THE STORM by Lin Yutang published by John Day Company, 1941, hardcover.
Black cloth boards with red decoration to front cover, title to spine gilt on red.
Book is in Very Good/Near Fine Condition.
Corners show extremely minimal amount of wear, slightly turned in; a few stains to front cover & back cover, lower back corner bumped lightly. Light pencil writing upper corner ffep - very small & barely noticeable. Binding tight & square, no missing, loose or torn pages, no other writing inside or outside. Pages very clean, minor age toning to edges as would be expected due to age of the book.
A very collectible copy, in very desirable condition!

Reserve: $190.00

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A LEAF IN THE STORM Lin Yutang John Day Co. NY - 1941 1st American Ed. HC VG

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