The Fifth Son of the Shoemaker, First U.S. Edition, 1930.

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This is a lovely and delightful story, full of quiet magic and humanity.  The tale follows the lives of a shoemaker and his family in New York and the rich and unusual lives they lead.  This is a first U.S.  Edition published by Robert M. McBride & Company, New York, 1930.  This copy is in splendid condition, the book is Fine and the dustjacket is near Fine.  A masterpiece of quiet beauty.