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University in the Forest: The Story of Drew University
by John T. Cunningham
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Near Fine
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Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States
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About This Item
United States: Afton Publishing Company, No Date Listed; Copyright 1972. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo. Illustrated. FIRST EDITION, [1972]. Hardcover. Bound in a dark mustard publisher's cloth. Covers are plain with black lettering on the spine. End pages are olive green. Title page is green and black. Illustrated throughout with photographs and other artifacts in black and white against a monochrome background in various colors. Indexed. 288 pp. Dust jacket is a mustard yellow with dark green lettering. <br><br>EXCERPT FROM THE DUST JACKET: "Drew University has existed since 1867 in the oak forest on a gentle rise west of Madison, New Jersey. That year, Methodists acquired the splendid wooded estate of William Gibbons, a wealthy Georgia plantation owner who had built a 'Southern' mansion beneath the towering trees. In that lavis setting, the Methodist Church founded Drew. [...]" <br><br>CONDITION: Overall near fine. The book itself is in fine condition comprising a wealth of information on the University and wonderful illustrations. The dust jacket is near fine with very light wear and is price clipped. A very nice copy. Full refund if not satisfied.
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- Bookseller
- Shelley and Son Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 071388
- Title
- University in the Forest: The Story of Drew University
- Author
- John T. Cunningham
- Illustrator
- Illustrated
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Afton Publishing Company
- Place of Publication
- United States
- Date Published
- No Date Listed; Copyright 1972
- Size
- 8vo
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- University in the Forest: The Story of Drew University, John T. Cunningham, Madison, New Jersey
Terms of Sale
Shelley and Son Books
I offer a full refund if not satisfied as long as the book is returned in the same condition as sent.
About the Seller
Shelley and Son Books
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Hendersonville, North Carolina
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