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            Dictionary of Cryptic Crossword Clues

Room, Adrian

(Book #ID 62587)

Published by Routledge & Kegan Paul, Limited, 39 Store Street, London First Edition 1983. London 1983.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 291 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the spine ends and edges. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with shelf rubs to the panels, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0710094159

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            The Superior Person's Boxed Set: (Three [3] Volumes Complete)

Bowler, Peter

(Book #ID 89202)

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Ltd., 2 Soho Square, London 2003. Three Volumes. 2003.

Boxed set comprising uniform matching hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spines. 8vo. 8¼'' x 5¼''. Contains 166; 159; 145 printed pages of text. Fine condition books in Fine condition dust wrappers, not price clipped, unused and unopened new set. Peter Bowler's lists of hundreds of esoteric words designed to make you feel a Superior Person. Housed in matching slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0747561842

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            The Cambridge Old English Reader

Marsden, Richard

(Book #ID 62643)

Published by Cambridge University Press, The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge Reprinted with Corrections 2006. Cambridge 2006.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xxxiv] 532 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0521456126

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            A Grammar of The English Sentence (A Course for Schools)

Harries, H. R.

(Book #ID 62778)

Published by Alfred A. Knopf, Ltd., 37 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1929. London 1929.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [x] 132 printed pages of text. Spine ends and corners turned in with rubs, tan age marks to the end papers, ink marking to the front paste down and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            A New Dictionary of Foreign Phrases and Classical Quotations

Jones, Hugh Percy [Edited with Notes by]

(Book #ID 64601)

Published by Charles William Deacon and Co., London 1900. 1900.

Hard back binding in publisher's original forest green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, bevelled edges, black end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 532 printed pages of text. Spine ends turned-in with shallow rubs, ink marking to the half-title page dated 1901 and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Pedigree | The Origins of Words from Nature

Potter, Stephen and Laurens Sargent

(Book #ID 105449)

Published by Taplinger Publishing Company, New York First U.S. Edition 1974. 1974.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter pumpkin cloth, blocked and lettered in black, orange paper sides. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. A beautiful book on the etymology of words which have their origins in nature. Contains 320 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, $9.95. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0800862481

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            Dictionary of Dates, and Universal Reference, Relating to all Ages and Nations; Comprehending Every Remarkable Occurrence, Ancient and Modern, the Foundation, Laws, and Governments of Countries, Their Progress in Civilization, Industry and Science, Their Achievements in Arms, the Political and Social Transactions of the British Empire, its Civil, Military, and Religious Institutions, the Origin and Advance of Human Arts and Inventions, with Copious Details of England, Scotland, and Ireland, the Whole Comprehending a Body of Information, Classical, Political, and Domestic, From the Earliest Accounts to the Present Time | Fourth Edition, To Which is Added, a Copious Index of Leading Names.

Haydn, Joseph

(Book #ID 107795)

Published by Edward Moxon, Dover Street, London Fourth Edition 1847. 1847.

Fourth edition hard back binding in publisher's original russet Bancroft cloth covered boards, blind tools to the front and rear boards, rebacked blocked and lettered in gilt. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 8 pp publisher's ads dated September 1st 1848, (viii), 587 pp. Corners bumped, dusty top edge and in Very Good square and sound condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Is It Good English; and Like Matters

O'London, John

(Book #ID 65779)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London circa 1936 not dated. London circa 1936.

Hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7'' x 5¼''. Contains 160 printed pages of text. Ink message to the front free end paper 'With best wishes, 25. 12. 1937.' By the author perhaps?. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Cassell's Foreign Words and Phrases

Room, Adrian

(Book #ID 67165)

Published by Cassell & Company, Ltd., Wellington House, 125 Strand, London First Edition 2000. London 2000.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original vivid aqua blue covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 395 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0304350087

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            Elocution Up-to-Date Second Series; Collection of Readings and Recitations Original and Selected

Buchanan, R. C.

(Book #ID 72021)

Published by The Elocutionary & Dramatic Publishing Co., 34 Ann Street City, Glasgow Third Edition circa 1896. circa 1896.

Hard back binding in publisher's original green and red cloth covers, gilt and black title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 164 [iii] printed pages of text. A little rubbing to the covers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            English Language and Literature; A Comprehensive Guide including, Self Expression, Technique of Poetry, Drama, Novels, Film Writing and Broadcasting

[Contributions from: Michael Balcon, Lord Gorell, John Lehmann, Dr. Bruce Pattison, Frank Sinnerton, Gwynneth Thurburn, Professor Ernest Weekley, etc.]

(Book #ID 67748)

Published by Odhams Press Ltd., Long Acre, Covent Garden, London 1947. London 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 384 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Tiny rubs to the spine ends, slight ghosting to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with nicks and chips to the upper spine and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Use of English

Quirk, Randolph [With Supplements by A. C. Gimson and J. Warburg]

(Book #ID 108261)

Published by Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd., London Second Edition 1969. 1969.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 370 pp. Minimal wear to the covers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped 21/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Nature of English

Holland, T. W. H.

(Book #ID 76739)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London First Edition 1967. London 1967.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original ink blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 171 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the spine ends, light ghosting to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends, corners and fore edges, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Your Speaking Voice and Its Possibilities

Rumsey, H. St. John [Foreword by William Stewart]

(Book #ID 71352)

Published by Frederick Muller Ltd., 29 Great James Street, London First Edition 1936. London 1936.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 86 printed pages of text. Sun fading to the blue of the spine and upper margins, age darkening to the closed page edges and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Scholar's Own Book or Phrases, Allusions, and Common Sayings [and Misnomers] General and Classical

Tomlinson, J. B.

(Book #ID 71988)

Published by Charles and Son 10 Paternoster Square, London circa 1900. 1900.

Publisher's original stapled light brown card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 32 printed pages of text. Interesting collection of sayings and misnomers, many which are out of use 'Mafficking', A Cornstick', 'A Knight of the Pigskin', The Kerbstone of the New World'. A little soiling to the covers, contents in Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            A New and Universal English Dictionary, Enlarged and Improved, Including Not Only an Explanation of Difficult Words and Technical Terms in All Faculties and Professions; But also a Pronouncing Dictionary, an Epitome of the History of England, a Description of the Various States, Provinces and Chief Towns of the Known World, with the Population According to the Last Census, also Introductory Essays on the Origin and Antiquity of Letters [Volumes I and II] Volume I: ABA - HYP; Volume II: HYP - ZZ [Two Volumes Complete]

Barclay, Rev. James [Abbot Anselm]

(Book #ID 87381)

Published by Thomas Kelly, Paternoster Row, London - A New and Improved Edition, Carefully Revised and Considerably Enlarged 1842. 1842.

Uniform matching hard back binding in publisher's original half nutmeg brown leather covers, five raised bands with twin gilt and green morocco title lettering and volume labels to the spines, marble paper to the boards. 4to 11'' x 9''. Contains [xxiv] 1020 printed pages of text with 34 full-page monochrome engraved illustrations and 33 full-page world maps including map of 'Van Diemans Land' [Tasmania], dated 1837, and map of 'Persia, Cabool and Baloochistan' dated 1841 condition. Articles, including those on the origin of and antiquity of letters, by the Abbot Anselm, a short essay on the origin and antiquity of the English tongue, an English grammar, and sections on the constitution, government and trade of England. Light rubbing to the boards, heavy foxing to the edges of some of the plates and the maps, hinges sound and tight, spines not faded. Heavy pair of volumes. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Dean's Waistcoat Pocket Dictionary English French / Français Anglais

Maury, Max [University of Paris]

(Book #ID 72922)

Published by Dean & Son Ltd., 160a Fleet Street, London circa 1906. London circa 1906.

Hard back binding in publisher's original slate blue cloth covers, white title lettering to the spine [faded] and to the upper panel, rounded corners. 16mo 5½'' x 2½''. Contains 290 printed pages of text with two A-Z thumb scale index down the fore edge. Fraying of the cloth to the upper spine edge, rear end papers with two pieces of paper clipped out. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Syntax: A Linguistic Introduction to Sentence Structure

Brown, E. K. and J. E. Miller

(Book #ID 73072)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers) Ltd., 24 Highbury Crescent, London First Edition 1980. London 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 394 printed pages of text. Spine ends scuffed. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with some yellowing of the white panels, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0091386209

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            The Voyage of Coleridge's Ancient Mariner [Series of Small Books]

Fiddes, Christopher J. [Drawn & written down by] Samuel Taylor Coleridge

(Book #ID 85180)

Published by J. L. Carr, 27 Mill Dale Road, Kettering 1978. 1978.

Publisher's original stapled card covers. 16mo 5½'' x 4¼''. 16 pages. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Without any number, which are usually written in hand. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Complete Letter-Writer for Ladies and Gentlemen | Containing Specimen Letters on a Variety of Subjects (Number 3 in the Ward, Lock & Co.'s Useful Series Books)



(Book #ID 108644)

Published by Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd., Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London Entirely New and Rewritten Edition not dated circa 1920. 1920.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in black to the spine and front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 220 letter samples. Ink name to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period artwork dust wrapper with light rubbing to the extremities. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Bedside Book of Bigheads

Cole, William [Caricature illustrations from various collections by Grandville, né Jean Ignace Isidore Gérard (1803-1847).

(Book #ID 106011)

Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London First Edition 1995. 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, gilt back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains (xii), 130 pp with monochrome caricature illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Modern Dictionary of Quotations [Signed]

Hyman, Robin [Compiled by]

(Book #ID 94668)

Published by Evans Brothers Ltd., Montague House, Russell Square, London First Edition 1962. 1962.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original ruby cloth covers, gilt and black title block to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 515 printed pages of text. Lower spine softened, with a little sun fading. Very light ghosting to the free end papers. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with a little sun fading to the red of the spine, not price clipped 30/-. SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper 'For Antony with best wishes from Robin, April 1964.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Words Their Spelling, Pronunciation, Definition and Application

SoRelle, Rupert Pitt and Charles W. Kitt [Revised and Enlarged by R. T. Nicholson]

(Book #ID 107938)

Published by The Gregg Publishing Company, Kern House, Kingsway, London Completely Revised and Enlarged Edition circa 1940 not dated. 1940.

Hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in black. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains (x), 156 + ii pp. Small neat ink name and address to the top front free end paper and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Eunoia

Bök, Christian

(Book #ID 97902)

Published by Canongate Books Ltd., 14 High Street, Edinburgh First Edition 2008. 2008.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 111 printed pages of text, red silk book mark. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, complete with wrap-around band, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781847672391

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            A First Book of Synonyms

Stonor, Oliver

(Book #ID 92050)

Published by Routledge & Kegan Paul, Limited, Broadway House, 68-74 Carter Lane, London First Edition 1963. 1963.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original salmon cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains [xvi] 144 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with two short closed tears to the top front edge, not price clipped 16s 0d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            History In Quotations; Reflecting 5000 Years of World History

Cohen, M. J. and John Major [Foreword by Simon Schama]

(Book #ID 108335)

Published by Cassell, 125 Strand, London First Edition 2004. 2004.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original chocolate paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, red end papers. Quarto 9½'' x 7''. Contains 1008 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0304353876

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            A Dictionary of Invective; A Treasury of Curses, Insults, Put-Downs and Other Formerly Unprintable Terms from Anglo-Saxon Times to the Present

Rawson, Hugh

(Book #ID 83282)

Published by Robert Hale Limited, Clerkenwell Green, London First Edition 1991. London 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 435 printed pages of text. Surface smudges to the upper closed edges. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with shelf rubs to the black of the panels, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0709043996

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            How To Write Good English

Bett, Henry

(Book #ID 108672)

Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd., Ruskin House, 40 Museum Street, London Seventh Impression 1954. 1954.

Publisher's original green linen effect paper covered thick card wrap covers with return flaps bound-in as issued, blocked and lettered back and front. 12mo. 7'' x 4¼''. Contains 85 pp. Paper to the spine ends worn away a little and fraying on the gutters, owner's plate to front free end paper and in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Country Mouse [Series of Small Books]

Cowley, Abraham (1618 - 28 July 1667) was an English poet born in the City of London late in 1618. He was one of the leading English poets of the 17th century, with 14 printings of his Works published between 1668 and 1721. [Lettered and illustrated by David Hopkins]

(Book #ID 84292)

Published by J. L. Carr, 27 Mill Dale Road, Kettering.

Publisher's original stapled card covers. 16mo 5½'' x 4¼''. 16 pages. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Without any number, which are usually written in hand. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Cyclopedia of Practical Quotations | English, Latin, and Modern Foreign Languages | With Names, Dates, Nativity, and Nationality of Quoted Authors

Hoyt, J. K.

(Book #ID 107421)

Published by Funk & Wagnalls Company, New York, New Revised and Corrected Edition 1907. 1907.

New revised and corrected edition hard back binding in publisher's original Brunswick green Bancroft cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back. Thick 8vo. 10'' x 7''. Contains 842 pp. Off-setting to the end papers, minor rubbing to the boards and in Very Good clean and square condition, no dust wrapper. Heavy volume weighing 2 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            An Old English Grammar

Sievers, Eduard [Translated and Edited by Albert S. Cook]

(Book #ID 109707)

Published by Ginn and Co., Boston, Second Edition Revised and Enlarged 1899. 1899.

Second edition revised and enlarged hard back binding in publisher's original steel blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in black, lovely gilt vignette to the rear board. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains (xx), 273 pp + viii pp catalogue. Ex academic reference library with bookplate inside and just one small square indigo stamp to the copyright page, spine darkened, rubbing to the covers. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Chambers Encyclopaedia Advertisement Pamphlet (758 CE)



(Book #ID 112581)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., 15-17 Long Acre London circa 1959. 1959.

6½'' x 4¼''. Folding advertisement pamphlet. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Cassell's Encyclopaedia (Encyclopedia) A Storehouse of General Information with Coloured Plates and Maps and Numerous Full-page Engravings | Special Edition (Volumes 1-8 Complete)



(Book #ID 108562)

Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London Special Edition not dated circa 1905. 1905.

Uniform matching edition hard back binding in publisher's original pea green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt and black backs, deco designs to the front and rear boards. 8vo. 9½'' x 6½''. Contains tissue-guarded folding frontispiece to each volume, many coloured plates and maps (folding) and numerous full-page monochrome illustrations and engravings throughout. Subscription label tipped to each half-title, just a little foxing to the text block fore edges and end papers, else never opened, spines not faded and barely rubbed. The nicest set we have handled. Heavy volume set weighing 10 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Hughes's Misspelt (Miss Spelt) Words in Daily Use | Being a First Spelling Book for School and Home

Hughes, Joseph

(Book #ID 107987)

Published by Butterworth & Co., Bell Yard, Temple Bar, London First Edition 1923. 1923.

First edition in publisher's original blue card wrap covers [soft back], black title and author lettering to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 56 pp. Ex school library with indigo stamps and in Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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