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Inscribed on back of half-title page. Text block is tight with no markings or underlinings, but some foxing on edges. Inscription reads: "For Kenneth Warren Hunting Smith July 10th, 1972." Dust jacket protected in clear mylar wrapper; bubble wrapped, boxed, and shipped with Delivery Confirmation.

299 pages; index; Bibliography Note; Sources following each chapter; Reproductions of 19thC art work, photographs and 7 wood cuts of structures by Norman Kent. "The history of Hobart College is almost a "suspense story"--there were so many hair-breadth escapes when the institution narrowly averted destruction. In the history of Hobart and its affiliates, two characteristics repeatedly emerge. One is tenacity, the other an elusive stylistic flair which may perhaps be called panache." (From the Preface of the author.) Book condition: Cover lower corner tips are rubbed on the bottom. Top edge has a pale grey color, other edges have some scattered foxing. Dj is protected by a plastic cover and has a little fade on the spine. Otherwise, book and Dj are VG or better.

299 pages; index; bibliographical note; 39 illustrations from photographs & art work. " The history of Hobart College is almost a "suspense story"--there were so many hair-breadth escapes when the institution narrowly averted destruction." (from the Preface) Book description: Book spine has slight fade. Bottom cover corners have rubbing. Edges have scattered foxing. Contents are fine. Dg is VG, and protected by a glassine overlay with two sq. inches edge missing on the rear panel.

Hobart and William Smith Colleges, 1972. Hbk 299pp illustr photos and facsimile documents faint shelfwear to dj now in protective sleeve an excellent clean tight unmarked copy