{"product_id":"the-strange-cases-of-dr-stanchon-by-josephine-bacon-first-edition-scarce","title":"The Strange Cases of Dr. Stanchon by Josephine Bacon (First Edition) Scarce","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.description {font-size: 16px;}.heading {font-weight: bold;}.details {font-weight: normal;}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"heading\"\u003eThe Strange Cases of Dr. Stanchon by Josephine Bacon (First Edition) Scarce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heading\"\u003eAuthors: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"details\"\u003eJosephine Daskam Bacon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heading\"\u003eLocation: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"details\"\u003eNew York\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heading\"\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"details\"\u003eD. Appleton and Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heading\"\u003eDate: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"details\"\u003e1913\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heading\"\u003eEdition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"details\"\u003eFirst Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heading\"\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"details\"\u003eFirst Edition, First state with (1) on page 362. Title page dated 1913. Copyright 1913. Red cloth with gilt lettering and blind stamped design and ruling. Frontispiece; 362 pp. Excellent strange stories of Insanity, Weird, and Supernatural.\n\nJosephine Daskam Bacon was an important American author, poet, and advocate for women's rights. She is notable for her contributions to literature, particularly in mystery, supernatural fiction, and children's literature. She was also a strong supporter of women's education and social reform.\n\nBacon's works often featured independent, intelligent female protagonists, reflecting her advocacy for women's empowerment. Additionally, she was a founding member of the Girl Scouts of the USA, contributing to the organization’s early development. Her literary and social contributions helped shape early 20th-century discussions on gender roles and opportunities for women.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"details\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heading\"\u003eBook Condition: \u003c\/span\u003eVery Good+: A firm copy with some tanning to spine. Mild soiling to text block and front endpapers.  Pencil and ink marks plus owner's name to front free endpaper. In clear protective cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heading\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"details\"\u003eOriginally published with DJ that uses frontispiece illustration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heading\"\u003eHCX23935-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Heartwood Books and Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44008454127727,"sku":"HCX23935-1","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/1291\/4287\/files\/s-l1600_4f6126cc-5e00-4e84-a97a-b9802c743824.jpg?v=1766512036","url":"https:\/\/heartwoodbooksandart.com\/products\/the-strange-cases-of-dr-stanchon-by-josephine-bacon-first-edition-scarce","provider":"Heartwood Books and Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}