{"product_id":"the-tale-of-chicago-by-edgar-lee-masters-1933-signed","title":"The Tale of Chicago by Edgar Lee Masters (1933, Signed)","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage book The Tale of Chicago, written by Edgar Lee Masters and published in 1933 by G.P. Putnam\u0026amp;#39;s Sons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis historical overview of Chicago was released right around the time of the city\u0026amp;#39;s Century of Progress International Exposition. This copy belongs to the highly collectible limited edition print run of only 100 copies printed on premium rag paper and hand-signed by Masters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRarity: Because there are only 100 of these signed rag-paper versions in existence, it is heavily sought after by collectors specializing in Illinois history or Midwestern literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Completeness: Limited editions of this book were originally issued inside a protective cardboard slipcase.  This does NOT have the slipcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoards are clean with very miinor shelfwear.  Binding is tight and square.  Pages are clean and crisp with no tears, chips, marks or creases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublisher:  G. P. Putnam\u0026amp;#39;s, New York, 364 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is copy number 18 of 100 printed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Fancy Pug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55495315161379,"sku":"FP2090|Books\/17","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0631\/6067\/files\/il_fullxfull.8390619988_7dck.jpg?v=1787339746","url":"https:\/\/thefancypug.com\/products\/the-tale-of-chicago-by-edgar-lee-masters-1933-signed","provider":"The Fancy Pug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}