IN BABEL. STORIES OF CHICAGO

New York:McClure, Phillips and Co. 1903. 1st edition. (358)pp+(8)pp ads. Hardcover. Boards lightly worn with most of the spine strip decoration worn off; still bright on front cover.  Top page edges soiled.  Internally, end-pages are slightly age toned but with no previous owners marks or signatures. The binding is tight and square, but both hinges have started.  Overall, a very good, clean copy.  *From the preface..."These stories and sketches have been rewritten from certain daily contributions to the Chicago Record, now the Chicago Record Herald."