Harding Davis, The Bar Sinister 1stEd. 1919 illustr.
"The Bar Sinister", by Richard Harding Davis, with An Introduction by Winston Churchill, illustrated, published by Charles Scribner, New York, 1919, First Edition, later printing with Scribner's colophon and copyright 1916.
In his Preface, Davis sheds light on the origins of The Bar Sinister. "...In the dog world, the original of the bull-terrier in the story is known as Edgewood Cold Steel and to his intimates as 'Kid'. His father was Lord Minto, a thoroughbred bull-terrier, well known in Canada, but the story of Kid's life is that his mother was a black-and-tan named Vic. She was a lady of doubtful pedigree. Among her offspring by Lord Minto, so I have been often informed by many Canadian dog-fanciers, breeders, and exhibitors, was the only white puppy, Kid, in a litter of black-and-tans..."
Other stories in this volume are:
A Question of Latitude.
The Spy.
The Messengers.
A Wasted Day.
A Charmed Life.
The Amateur.
The Make-Believe Man.
Peace Maneuvers.
Richard Harding Davis (1864-1916) was an American journalist and writer of fiction and drama, known as the first American war correspondent to cover the Spanish-American War, the Second Boer War, and the First World War. He also played a major role in the evolution of the American magazine. His influence extended to the world of fashion, and he is credited with making the clean-shaven look popular among men at the turn of the 20th century.
US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ------------- $8.50
Canada: 1st Class (c.2-6 weeks) ----- $22.50
World: 1st Class (c.2-8 weeks) ------ $27.50
Condition Report: Hard boards with embossed RHD on the front board, original publisher’s cloth, gold stamped spine [a little soiling and wear]; 5.1/4” x 7.3/4”; slightly stained [aging] endpapers; frontispiece on glossy paper; 306 pages + 4 plates on glossy paper, a little soiling, very good condition.
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"The Bar Sinister", by Richard Harding Davis, with An Introduction by Winston Churchill, illustrated, published by Charles Scribner, New York, 1919, First Edition, later printing with Scribner's colophon and copyright 1916.
In his Preface, Davis sheds light on the origins of The Bar Sinister. "...In the dog world, the original of the bull-terrier in the story is known as Edgewood Cold Steel and to his intimates as 'Kid'. His father was Lord Minto, a thoroughbred bull-terrier, well known in Canada, but the story of Kid's life is that his mother was a black-and-tan named Vic. She was a lady of doubtful pedigree. Among her offspring by Lord Minto, so I have been often informed by many Canadian dog-fanciers, breeders, and exhibitors, was the only white puppy, Kid, in a litter of black-and-tans..."
Other stories in this volume are:
A Question of Latitude.
The Spy.
The Messengers.
A Wasted Day.
A Charmed Life.
The Amateur.
The Make-Believe Man.
Peace Maneuvers.
Richard Harding Davis (1864-1916) was an American journalist and writer of fiction and drama, known as the first American war correspondent to cover the Spanish-American War, the Second Boer War, and the First World War. He also played a major role in the evolution of the American magazine. His influence extended to the world of fashion, and he is credited with making the clean-shaven look popular among men at the turn of the 20th century.
US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ------------- $8.50
Canada: 1st Class (c.2-6 weeks) ----- $22.50
World: 1st Class (c.2-8 weeks) ------ $27.50
Condition Report: Hard boards with embossed RHD on the front board, original publisher’s cloth, gold stamped spine [a little soiling and wear]; 5.1/4” x 7.3/4”; slightly stained [aging] endpapers; frontispiece on glossy paper; 306 pages + 4 plates on glossy paper, a little soiling, very good condition.
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