Ford 1943 THE BUTTON COLLECTOR'S HISTORY Ex-Library HC SIGNED

Description: Title: The Button Collector's History Author: Grace Horney FordPublisher: Self-published (Springfield, MA)Date: 1943ISBN: N/ADescription: Informative and surprisingly amusing book on the history of buttons in Western fashion, written by and for button-collecting hobbyists. Includes monochrome photographs and illustrations and a color frontispiece. Signed and donated to the library by the author; has endured typical wear and tear as a library item (please see Condition for details). Condition: Ex-library hardcover without accompanying dust jacket. Scuff marks, fraying and age-related discoloration on covers and page blocks. Library sticker and pen marks on spine. Book repair tape along spine gutters, suggesting past damage. Donation bookplate on inside front cover. Catalogue card and card pocket on front free endpaper. Signed in two locations by author (flyleaf and donation bookplate). Library punch stamp on title page. Shelving information on copyright page. Library punch stamps on pages 1 and 57 of main text. Main text otherwise clean and readable with no folds, tears, ink or pencil marks. The Friends of the Springfield Library is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the work of the Springfield Library (Massachusetts). The Friends work to promote awareness of library resources, raise funds for special programming, and advocate on behalf of library interests. Your purchase directly benefits the libraries. It helps to purchase essential materials such as books, computer programs, updated technology and also helps to ensure the continuance of excellent children's programs. Thank you.

Price: 35 USD

Location: Springfield, Massachusetts

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