{"product_id":"thornton-w-burgess-a-magazine-bibliography-michael-w-dowhan-jr-1st-ed","title":"Thornton W. Burgess: A Magazine Bibliography, Michael W. Dowhan, Jr — 1st Ed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e Williamstown, Massachusetts, Michael W. Dowhan, Jr., 1977\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. 60.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The original light green stiff-card wrappers remain well-preserved, though exhibiting mild, uniform sunning and toning along the spine and outer extremities consistent with age and typical of this vulnerable binding style. The wire-stitched (stapled) binding remains remarkably firm and tight, with no visible oxidisation or rusting to the staples. The corners are gently rubbed but remain relatively sharp, avoiding any significant creasing. Internally, the pages are exceptionally clean, bright, and free from any foxing or internal blemishes, presenting a highly readable and structurally sound copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e First edition, limited to an exceptionally small print run of just 250 copies, of which this is hand-numbered 121. The front wrapper features an endearing illustration of Peter Rabbit as drawn by Harrison Cady, Burgess’s frequent and most celebrated collaborative artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specific copy boasts notable provenance, bearing a warm, handwritten inscription by the author\/compiler on the copyright page: \"To a fellow admirer of Burgess and Cady,\" followed by his signature. Furthermore, loosely laid into the volume is a brief, typed letter signed (TLS) by Michael Dowhan, addressing the recipient, expressing his enjoyment in compiling the bibliography, and welcoming further correspondence. Due to the strict limitation of the printing and the presence of both the bespoke inscription and the supplementary letter, this constitutes a genuinely scarce and highly collectable offering on the open market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn indispensable reference work for collectors, historians, and enthusiasts of classic American children's literature, this meticulous bibliography catalogues the extensive magazine contributions of Thornton W. Burgess. Lovingly researched and privately printed, it shines a light on the prolific output of the beloved conservationist and author, offering an essential guide to navigating his numerous, occasionally obscure, periodical publications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54496637550931,"sku":"4936","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260730_233501.jpg?v=1785937463","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/thornton-w-burgess-a-magazine-bibliography-michael-w-dowhan-jr-1st-ed","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}