"Postscripts" is a diverse and engaging collection of short stories, humorous sketches, and light verse by the celebrated American author O. Henry. This volume gathers together various pieces that highlight the author's early development and his exceptional talent for capturing the nuances of the human experience with wit and irony. Renowned for his signature twist endings and clever wordplay, O. Henry provides readers with a series of vignettes that range from biting social commentary to gentle observations of everyday ...
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"Postscripts" is a diverse and engaging collection of short stories, humorous sketches, and light verse by the celebrated American author O. Henry. This volume gathers together various pieces that highlight the author's early development and his exceptional talent for capturing the nuances of the human experience with wit and irony. Renowned for his signature twist endings and clever wordplay, O. Henry provides readers with a series of vignettes that range from biting social commentary to gentle observations of everyday life. The works within "Postscripts" demonstrate the stylistic versatility and keen observational skills that would later make O. Henry one of the most famous short story writers in the world. From the bustling activity of urban environments to the quiet struggles of ordinary individuals, these pieces are infused with the characteristic warmth and humor that define his literary legacy. This collection serves as a significant record of a master craftsman honing his skills, offering timeless entertainment and a profound look into the social landscape of the early 20th century. "Postscripts" remains an essential read for enthusiasts of classic American literature and the art of the short story. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of Postscripts to cart. $6.31, fair condition, Sold by Redux Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wyoming, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1923 by Harper & Brothers.
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Fair. Hardcover. No DJ. 1st Edition. Text unmarked with minimal page-turn soiling marks. Covers show edge wear with rubbing/light soiling. Creases on spine. Binding cracked but still intact.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
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Add this copy of Postscripts to cart. $42.00, very good condition, Sold by Glover's Bookery, ABAA rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lexington, KY, UNITED STATES, published 1923 by Harper & Bros..
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Very Good-in Good+ dust jacket. 8vo; 202 pp; Minor shelf wear on corners and spine, foxing on fore edges, light toning throughout. Binding is tight. DJ has some light soiling, edge wear and chipping. DJ protected in clear Brodart cover.
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Add this copy of Postscripts to cart. $100.00, very good condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1923 by Harper & Brothers.
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Very Good in Good jacket. First edition, binding A (*BAL* 16304). Introduction by Florence Stratton. Red cloth gilt. Gilt dulled and modest tanning on the endleaves, very good or better in a tanned and price-clipped, about very good dust jacket with short chips and tears, two slightly longer tears at the folds, and a bit of light staining.
Add this copy of Postscripts to cart. $150.00, very good condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1923 by Harper & Brothers.
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Near Fine in Very Good jacket. First edition. Octavo. Original gilt-stamped red cloth. Introduction by Florence Stratton. Small stain in margin of page169, thus near fine in a very good dustwrapper with edges chipped, spine tanned. A posthumous collection of stories previously unpublished in book form. O. Henry was the acknowledged master of the short story form, especially in the decades after his death in 1910. BAL 16304, binding A.
