{"product_id":"bret-harte-s-tales-of-the-gold-rush-illustrated-by-fletcher-martin-introduction-by-oscar-lewis-1944-heritage-press-hardcover-with-slipcase-sandglass","title":"Bret Harte’s Tales of the Gold Rush – Illustrated by Fletcher Martin, Introduction by Oscar Lewis – 1944 Heritage Press Hardcover with Slipcase \u0026 Sandglass","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA handsome \u003cstrong\u003e1944 Heritage Press edition of\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTales of the Gold Rush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eBret Harte\u003c\/strong\u003e, illustrated by \u003cstrong\u003eFletcher Martin\u003c\/strong\u003e with an introduction by \u003cstrong\u003eOscar Lewis\u003c\/strong\u003e. This beautifully designed mid-century volume collects 13 of Harte’s California Gold Rush stories, including \u003cem\u003eThe Luck of Roaring Camp\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Outcasts of Poker Flat\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTennessee’s Partner\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMiggles\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Iliad of Sandy Bar\u003c\/em\u003e, and others.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by The Heritage Press, New York, in 1944, this edition features the distinctive Heritage Press decorative binding of marbled gold-paper boards with a white linen\/cloth spine, stamped in brown lettering. The book is housed in its original gold-toned paper slipcase, and the photographed copy also includes the original Sandglass Number X:31 publisher's insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBibliographic records identify the edition as xii, 223 pages, approximately 26 cm tall, with illustrations by Fletcher Martin and an introduction by Oscar Lewis. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Heritage Press edition is particularly attractive to collectors because it was a reprint of the Limited Editions Club production and received the full decorative treatment associated with the George Macy\/Heritage Press books. Contemporary descriptions of the edition identify the boards as marbled gold paper, the spine as white linen, and the slipcase as matching gold paper. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographed book is especially appealing as a vintage Western literature, California Gold Rush, Heritage Press, or decorative bookshelf piec\u003cstrong\u003ee\u003c\/strong\u003e. The warm copper, brown and gold presentation and Fletcher Martin's striking illustrations give it considerably more visual character than an ordinary vintage text edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original \u003cstrong\u003eSandglass X:31\u003c\/strong\u003e is an especially nice inclusion for collectors, as Sandglass notices were supplied with Heritage Press editions to provide information about the book, its production, illustrations, paper and binding. The Sandglass included with this copy is visible in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTales of the Gold Rush\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bret Harte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fletcher Martin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oscar Lewis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Heritage Press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e New York, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1944 Heritage Press edition \/ first edition thus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative marbled gold-paper boards with white linen\/cloth spine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.75\"H × 10.25\"W; exact dimensions may vary slightly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Color illustrations by Fletcher Martin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStories:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 Gold Rush-era stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlipcase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original gold-toned paper-covered slipcase included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSandglass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Sandglass Number X:31 included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e California Gold Rush, American West, Western literature, short stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Literature \/ Western Fiction \/ Americana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1940s \/ Mid-Century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States — the edition was published by The Heritage Press in New York; the photographed copyright material identifies the special contents as copyright 1944 by George Macy Companies, Inc. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e None; the original slipcase serves as the publisher's protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e None originally assigned; modern marketplace ISBNs associated with this edition are retrospective\/catalog identifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e One 1944 Heritage Press hardcover, original slipcase, and Sandglass X:31\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLibrary records specifically catalog the edition as \u003cstrong\u003eThe Heritage Press, New York, [1944]\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003exii, 223 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e, color illustrations, and the note that it was issued \u003cstrong\u003ein a slipcase\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVintage New Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ebook itself remains very attractive\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its distinctive gold decorative boards, white cloth spine, illustrated interior, and original Heritage Press presentation. The binding appears intact, the text block appears complete, and the photographed pages are generally clean and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is, however, substantial visible vintage\/age-related wear, particularly to the exterior and slipcase. The photographs show rubbing and surface wear to the gold boards, edge and corner wear, discoloration\/soiling to the white cloth spine, and wear\/chipping around the upper spine area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original slipcase is included but shows considerably more wear than the book, including rubbed\/chipped edges, worn corners, surface loss, discoloration, and general age-related deterioration. This should be considered part of the item's vintage character rather than a pristine collector-grade slipcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior photographs show the book to be complete and beautifully illustrated, with normal age toning to the paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Sandglass Number X:31 is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description and show the actual item being offered.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an especially strong \u003cstrong\u003evintage literary display book\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the gold\/copper marbled boards, white cloth spine, dark brown lettering and colorful Fletcher Martin illustrations gives this Heritage Press volume a wonderfully warm Old West \/ California Gold Rush aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works beautifully as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage bookshelf décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLibrary or study décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWestern-themed interior styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalifornia history display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmericana décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiterary collection display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeritage Press collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoffee-table book styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold Rush or Old West themed décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior is particularly decorative. Fletcher Martin's illustrations use a limited palette of \u003cstrong\u003eburnt orange, copper, brown, cream and yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating an unmistakably mid-century interpretation of the Gold Rush era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book includes 13 stories, among them \u003cstrong\u003e“The Luck of Roaring Camp,” “The Outcasts of Poker Flat,” “Tennessee’s Partner,” “Miggles,” “Brown of Calaveras,” “The Iliad of Sandy Bar,”\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e“How Santa Claus Came to Simpson’s Bar.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeritage Press collectors may also appreciate that this was a 1944 production associated with the George Macy publishing tradition and that the original Sandglass X:31 and slipcase remain with the book. 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