Abraham Cowley A Selection of Poems : The Ormond Poets Number 3
by Cowley, Abraham; Cole GDH & MI (Eds)
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/No Jacket
- Seller
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Auckland, New Zealand
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About This Item
London, United Kingdom: Noel Douglas, 1927. Abraham Cowley (1618 -1667) was one of the leading English poets of the 17th century. CONDITION Apple Green bds with bright Gilt title and decoration to front, spine and bottom edge faded (not worn) pp 61 printed on quality Rag paper with untrimmed edges, interior is clean and unread.. First Edition Thus. Cloth. Fine/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Ariel Books
(NZ)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 8958
- Title
- Abraham Cowley A Selection of Poems : The Ormond Poets Number 3
- Author
- Cowley, Abraham; Cole GDH & MI (Eds)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- First Edition Thus
- Publisher
- Noel Douglas
- Place of Publication
- London, United Kingdom
- Date Published
- 1927
- Size
- 12mo - over 6¾" - 7&
- Bookseller catalogs
- Poetry;
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