This vintage hardcover copy of The Riverman by Stewart Edward White brings together early 20th-century adventure fiction, river life, logging-era drama, and classic illustrated book design.
Published by Grosset & Dunlap with a 1908 copyright, this edition includes illustrations by N. C. Wyeth and Clarence F. Underwood, giving it extra interest for collectors of illustrated adventure novels and old outdoor fiction.
Quick Specs
∙ Title: The Riverman
∙ Author: Stewart Edward White
∙ Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap, New York
∙ Copyright: 1908 by The McClure Company
∙ Format: Hardcover
∙ Pages: 368
∙ Illustrators: N. C. Wyeth and Clarence F. Underwood
∙ Genre: Vintage Adventure Fiction, Outdoor Fiction, Historical Fiction
∙ Measurements: 8 x 5 x 1.5 inches
∙ Language: English
∙ Color: Olive-yellow cloth boards with black lettering and pictorial front cover art
∙ ISBN: None; predates ISBN system
Condition Grade: Fair
- Covers show age toning, soiling, corner wear, bumped edges, and rubbing.
- The spine and board edges show wear, especially at the corners. Interior pages are age-toned.
- The front hinge/binding area shows visible separation/exposed binding material, but the pages appear attached.
- Previous pencil pricing/notations are present on the front endpaper. No dust jacket.
See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
∙ Near Fine: Minimal wear; clean, bright, and well preserved.
∙ Very Good: Light wear from age or use; still attractive and solid.
∙ Good: Noticeable wear, but complete and usable.
∙ Fair: Significant wear, flaws, or looseness, but still collectible/readable.
Collector’s Note
This is a pleasing old reading copy rather than a fine collectible copy. Its appeal is in the illustrated cover, 1908 copyright, classic adventure subject matter, and illustrator connection. A nice shelf piece for collectors of early outdoor fiction, river/logging stories, or N. C. Wyeth-related illustrated books.
A rugged old river tale with honest age, bold cover art, and plenty of early 1900s character—one copy, sold and gone.
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All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.
