Description: UP FOR AUCTION: RARE BOOK: Willie Wyld : His Wonderful Voyage to The Island of Zanzibar by William James Morrison, illustrated with with numerous color drawings by Latimer J. Wilson (and with pictorial covers), Published by Published by Publishing House, Methodist Episcopal Church/Smith & Lamar, Nashville, TN, 1911, 1st Edition (1911 on Copyright Page), 1911, Hardcover Book, 128 Pages, This is a vintage, 1st edition book by William James Morrison (1860 -- 1926), from Nashville, Tennessee. He was a noted dentist, lawyer, author and leader in civic and political affairs....He was a popular author of children's books and particularly effective in fostering reading among youngsters. Also, Dr. Morrison patented several important inventions. He and another Tenn. man conceived and co-patented an "electric candy machine", which was the first Cotton Candy machine (from NIH.gov). This book is a Children's book about a young man (Willie Wyld) who accompanies "General Kermit" on an expedition from USA to Zanzibar. It is an amazing adventure to a far-distant land. It is beautifully illustrated with many color drawings. See actual book in ebay pics above. It is a nice, historic, original, vintage, 1911 book in nice, well-bound condition. Very Good / Good Plus Condition [ (Antique, 1911, 1st Edition, Hardcover Book with pictorial covers); No Dustjacket, Covers are somewhat darkened from handling (see pics), Spine-ends are bumped (see pics), Spine-titles are fading (see pics), Front endpaper has old Christmas gift-inscription (see pics), 9 or 10 pages have small smudges in margins (see pics); otherwise, book is clean, well-bound, tight with strong hinges, solid, well-illustrated, and sharply printed with numerous drawings and artistic covers by Latimer J. Wilson ] 128 pages ; approx. 7.5" x 5" x .75", pictorial green cloth covers, Hardcover Book Welcome International ebay Shoppers.I will reduce price of combining shipping. Domestic shipping includes tracking. Please visit my other auctions, and email any questions. Thanks for looking!
Price: 20.99 USD
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Nashville, TN, USA
Publisher: Smith & Lamar
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Year Printed: 1911
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Illustrator: Latimer J. Wilson
Special Attributes: Vintage, 1st Edition, Illustrated
Region: World
Author: William James Morrison
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Children's Travel
Unit Quantity: 1
Character Family: 1910's Adventure Travel
