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"There are no other Everglades in the world": Rare First Edition of Marjory Stoneman Douglas' The Everglades: River of Grass; Inscribed by Her

DOUGLAS, Marjory Stoneman.

The Everglades: River of Grass.

New York: Rinehart & Company, Inc, 1947.

First edition of this environmental classic and foundational text in American conservation literature about the Everglades. Octavo, original publisher's cloth with gilt titles to the spine, pictorial endpapers, with black and white illustrations. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, "To Adelaide...Brooks, 1915, With so many happy memories of college and with all good wishes, Marjory Stoneman Douglas - Wellesley, 1912." Douglas graduated from Wellesley College in Massachusetts in 1912. She majored in English literature, was elected class orator, and graduated at age 22 before starting her career as a journalist and notable environmental activist. Wellesley College later honored her with the Alumnae Achievement Award in 1977. Very good in a very good price-clipped dust jacket with some wear and separation to the front joint. Illustrated by Robert Fink. Article tipped in to the rear free endpaper of Douglas speaking at Sorosis. First editions are rare and desirable signed.

Price: $2,500.00 Item Number: 151563

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First Edition of Florida: The Long Frontier; Inscribed by Marjory Stoneman Douglas

DOUGLAS, Marjory Stoneman.

Florida: The Long Frontier.

New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1967.

First edition of this historical and cultural study of Florida that traces the region’s development from early exploration through the modern era. Octavo, original publisher's cloth, cartographic endpapers. Signed by the author on the half-title page, "With best wishes, Marjory Stoneman Douglas." Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Uncommon in this condition and signed.

Price: $750.00 Item Number: 151312

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First Edition of Florida: The Long Frontier; Inscribed by Marjory Stoneman Douglas

DOUGLAS, Marjory Stoneman.

Florida: The Long Frontier.

New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1967.

First edition of this historical and cultural study of Florida that traces the region’s development from early exploration through the modern era. Octavo, original publisher's cloth, cartographic endpapers. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the half-title page, "To John B. Chowning, for his alert interest in his wonderful nature state, With best wishes. Marjory Stoneman Douglas." Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Uncommon in this condition and signed.

Price: $750.00 Item Number: 151534

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First Edition of Voice of the River; Inscribed by Marjory Stoneman Douglas

DOUGLAS, Marjory Stoneman; John Rothchild.

Voice of the River.

Sarasota, Florida: Pineapple Press, Inc, 1987.

First edition, early printing of this autobiography of Marjory Stoneman Douglas, detailing her life as a pioneering environmentalist, journalist, and feminist who championed the protection of the Florida Everglades. Octavo, original publisher's half-cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the verso of the half-title page, "For Will Durham with regards, Marjory Stoneman Douglas." Fine in a very good dust jacket. Written with John Rothchild. Jacket illustration and design by Frank Cochrane. Two newspaper articles about Douglas living to 104 years old and receiving the Medal of Freedom laid in.

Price: $200.00 Item Number: 151257

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