Vintage 1954 Harbrace College Handbook 3rd Ed W/ 1959 Seattle Times Ephemera For Sale

Vintage 1951 Harbrace College Handbook (3rd Edition) – October 1954 Printing

Includes Fantastic "Found History" Vintage Ephemera Inserts!

Up for sale is a wonderful piece of mid-century academic history: a hardcover copy of the Harbrace College Handbook (3rd Edition) by John C. Hodges. According to the publisher's printing code on the copyright page, this specific copy was printed in October 1954 by Harcourt, Brace and Company.

What makes this copy truly special is the incredible "book archaeology" preserved inside its pages. It serves as a perfect time capsule of a student's life in the 1950s.

Included Vintage Ephemera Inserts:

• 1959 Seattle Times Dealer’s Receipt: An authentic, hand-signed receipt from independent dealer Rolf Robeson, dated November 1959 for Route 60 (Apt. 382K). It shows a monthly subscription price of just $2.00!

• 1954 Library Call Slip: A handwritten research request slip for the 1904 book English and Scottish Popular Ballads by Helen Child Sargent and Francis James Child. Features handwritten study notes on the back ("Points to check / answers").

• Handwritten Assignment Guide: A charming piece of notebook paper outlining "Points to know about your book" for a school book report.

Condition Details:

• Cover/Spine: Hardcover shows honest, vintage shelf wear, softening at the corners, and minor scuffing consistent with age. The spine is completely intact, and the binding remains structurally tight.

• Pages: Clean, crisp, and beautifully toned with age. No major modern tears or heavy stains.

• Inserts: All inserts are original, legible, and will be shipped safely tucked inside the pages exactly where they were discovered.

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