Old Kentucky Homes And Gardens
By Elizabeth Patterson Thomas
With an Introduction by James Weir Blackburn
Published by The Standard Printing Company; Louisville, Kentucky. Copyright 1939. Numbered Limited Edition.
Hardcover. No dustjacket. Large 4to (12 1/4" X 10 1/4"). 180 pages. Illustrated.

This very scarce book about Kentucky traditional architecture and gardens was published in a limited first edition of 250 copies and a limited second edition of 350 copies. This copy is number 706 which I'm guessing is from a limited third edition that is not listed on the copyright page (see pictures).

Signed by Elizabeth Patterson Thomas beneath her portrait facing half-title page.
Please note that this book came from a local estate and I have no way of verifying the authenticity of this signature. However, after comparing it with examples found online, it certainly looks like the real thing to me.

Condition
External: Soiling and staining to spine and covers. Heavy shelfwear/bumping to ends of spine and cover corners. Staining/spotting on page edges.
Internal: Binding is tight and all pages are intact and mostly clean with heavy foxing (i.e. brown stains/spots) on front and rear endpages.
Overall condition is Good.

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