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The Hermit Priest: A Tale of the "Illinois County".

  • ARTIST: Robert Riggs

  • PUBLISHER: F.O. Riggs Printing Co., Decatur,

  • MEDIUM:

    DATE: 1934.

  • EDITION SIZE:

  • DESCRIPTION: F. O. Riggs. 192 pages, tail pieces throughout. The book contains 5 original lithographs tipped-in and signed in pencil by Robert Riggs. F. O. Riggs was the artist's fathher. Quarto (4to), 1/4 cloth over paper covered boards. <br><br>

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: Book plate for "Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Zimmerman March, 1935" and a photo above bookplate of Mr. Zimmerman. Also included is a letter from F.O. Riggs Printing Company to "Amos and Cousin Minnie" the type written letter is dated September 4, 1935 and values this book at $50 one quote that is fun "It is really above price, and if it should be destroyed it could not be replaced at any price."

  • CONDITION: Good condition, minor wear on the board edges

  • REFERENCE: Bassham #40 - 44, Beal Riggs #38 - 42