Baghdad BY THE BAY
by Herb Caen
"Baghdad by the Bay" by Herb Caen, Permabooks, 1953, mass-market paperback. First Permabooks edition, capturing San Francisco's charm. Fair condition with age-related wear, no dust jacket. A must-have for collectors of San Francisco history.
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The book is in fair condition, with some wear visible on the cover and spine due to its age. The pages are yellowed, typical for a paperback from the 1950s. There is no dust jacket, and the binding remains intact. Overall, it is a well-preserved copy for collectors of historical San Francisco literature.
About This Vintage 1953 Edition
"Baghdad by the Bay" by Herb Caen, published by Permabooks in October 1953, offers a vivid exploration of San Francisco. This mass-market paperback is a first printing of the Permabooks edition, originally published by Doubleday in 1949. Herb Caen, a renowned columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, captures the essence of the city from Telegraph Hill to the Golden Gate. This edition is part of a series that brings Caen's engaging narratives to a wider audience. The book is a significant piece for collectors interested in mid-century San Francisco history and culture. The condition of the book is consistent with its age, showing signs of wear typical for a paperback of this era.
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Permabooks, a division of Doubleday & Company, Inc.
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