Shadrach S Stevens' Speculations: Sallie Sparkle's Serio-comic Story
M. Schmidt & Co. Printed by H. S. Crocker & Co., 1877. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Item #289637
17 [1] pages. 9 x 11.75 inches. Saga (of) speculative stockbroker saved such shabbiness (by) steadfast sympathetic sagacious sensible sister, Sarah Stevens and sentiment of Salena Stebbins. Each word in entire story begins with the letter 'S'. With black-and-white illustrations. First edition (first printing). Very good copy in illustrated wrappers (paperback). Covers with tanning and overall wear. Covers split along spine edge. First and last sheet loose. Front cover with crease on bottom right. Corners with chips missing, not affecting text or illustrations. With autograph letter from Marsha and Ward (Ritchie), dated June 12, 1967, addressed ro 'Dear Albert (Bender)'. Letter thanks Albert for their recent visit to San Francisco, a show they saw together at Stanford, events in their lives, and sending 'a strange publication'. Letter is by Ward Ritchie. About 100 words. Unusual publication. Nice association letter.
Price: $300.00