How The Adhesive Postage Stamp Was Born by Leah Chalmers
1939. No edition remarks. 45 pages. Signed by the author. Blue paperback with blue lettering. Dedication opposite title page 'from the author'; enclosed is a signed letter from Chalmers, asking the recipient to encourage local booksellers to order copies. Includes 3 illustrated plates. Pages are moderately tanned and thumbed at the edges, with heavy foxing. Binding has remained firm. Slight creases and marks to pages, plates and enclosed letter. A few dog-eared corners. Paper cover is lightly rub worn and thumbed with light shelf wear to edges and corners. Light creases to corners and spine. Moderate tanning to spine and edges. Notable creases to front cover. Book slightly bowed overall.