An Old Sweetheart of Mine by James Whitcomb Riley 1902 in Original Box!

Description: Description Up for auction is an antiquarian 1902 Illustrated Hardcover "An Old Sweetheart of Mine" by James Whitcomb Riley in it's original box from when it was sold over 120 years ago! The box itself is in good condition; the bottom half has all four conners that would benefit from tape reinforcement, and the top half has two corner that would benefit from tape, but will leave that decision up to the new owner! The book is in very good condition; there is a small ink notation on the back board as may be seen in the photo, and the original dustjacket has a 0.75" missing corner in the bottom left. The book measures 9" x 6.50" and will be securely packed with it's ORIGINAL BOX and shipped to ensure it arrives in the same condition you see in the photos! If you like antiquarian illustrated James Whitcomb Riley books, I will be posting additional hardcover editions IN THEIR ORIGINAL BOXES over the coming week! This book was part of an incredible estate sale of a home in the Midwest that was built at the end of the Civil War. The home's library contained HUNDREDS of rare and collectible antiquarian books that I will be listing over the next several months. DOZENS of the books are exceedingly rare, and there are several more true condition rarities! Books ranged from the late 17th Century through the early 20th Century, and included a wide variety of topics, including: the Civil War (written during the war), World War I, Iowa History, Christianity, Iowa County History, Music, Poetry, 19th Century Plat Maps, Hand Written 19th Century Judicial Proceedings, Religion, Education, Cartography, History, and MORE! If you enjoy old antiquarian books, check back often for some true surprises! You are bidding on the exact item(s) in the photograph. Always bid according to the photo(s) shown, as that's what you are bidding on. Shipping Shipping to the lower U.S. only - no international shipping. Please note that we have been experiencing delays in shipping times due to high volumes in the U.S. Postal system. We try our best to reduce shipping costs for buyers, so we appreciate your understanding. Authenticity All of our items are guaranteed to be 100% authentic. We've been on eBay since 2001 and don't plan on going anywhere. Sales Tax Be advised that a number of states are now requiring eBay to collect the appropriate sales tax on all online purchases. If you are a resident in one of these states, you will see this tax automatically included at time of checkout. Note that eBay automatically includes the tax in the total - we cannot remove the tax from your invoice. Payment All payments must be made within four (4) days after the auction has ended. If you are bidding on another item that has not ended please let us know, or a nonpayment case may be opened. Feedback & Communication If you have any questions about the item(s) listed that the description or the pictures don't answer, please send us a message and we will do our best to answer you in a timely manner. We are part time eBay sellers, and we will respond to your questions within one (1) day. Please contact us through the eBay message system before bidding. All sales must be completed on eBay - no exceptions. We strive to ensure every customer is completely satisfied. If you're unhappy with your purchase for whatever reason, please contact us through eBay so we can make it right. Please see our feedback and bid with confidence. We are very easy to work with, and would prefer that you contact us first with any concerns, before leaving neutral or negative feedback. Returns Returns are not accepted unless there was an error in the listing. We include multiple photos and a detailed description so that you may feel comfortable in what you're bidding-on. If there was an error in the listing and you'd like to return an item, please contact us through the eBay messaging system and we will send a return label at our expense. A refund will be issued as soon as we receive the item back in its original packaging. Contact us with questions, see our feedback, and bid with confidence!

Price: 89 USD

Location: Altoona, Iowa

End Time: 2024-11-24T19:44:03.000Z

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