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Lot 42:
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1 1st Edition Hardcover The Curiosities of Kissing by Alfred Fowler published by The Reilly & Britton Co. Chicago c. 1905. "Wit and Humor, Story and Anecdote on Kisses, Kissers and Kissing." Green cloth cover with angels holding red roses with gilt lettering. Spine has red rose with gilt lettering. Gilt upper edge. Foredge and bottom edge untrimmed. 159 pages, illustrated in English. Book measures 8 1/4" x 5 3/4" x 1 7/8"
Condition: Condition – Very Good – Cover has some soiling and stains. Corners are bumped and slightly worn. Spine has red rose and gilt lettering. Spine is soiled and has wear to joint, head and tail. Front and back hinge split with old tape repair but intact. Text block is clean with occasional pencil check marks. Please see photos.
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