University of Chicago Press, 1975. 304pp. Blue cloth hardback, DJ VG with light rubbing at spine tips, "Lucan has been orphaned and Zosine has been deserted, and London is a hostile place for two young girls without a home. Bound together by poverty, grief and their shared years at school, they set out to make a future for themselves in new surroundings. They are adopted by the austere, puritanical Reverend Pennhallow and his wife, and in their large, gloomy house they become immersed in study. But, after a chain of disturbing events, it does not take long before they realize that the cleric and his wife are not all they seem to be", . Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.

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Bookseller: Karen Wickliff - Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: w190426626
Title: THE ANGELIC AVENGERS
Author: Dinesen, Isak (Karen Blixen)
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Very Good
ISBN 10: 0226152901
ISBN 13: 9780226152905
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Place of Publication: Chicago And London
Date Published: 1975
Keywords: Fiction Novel Literature Karen Blixen Isak Dinesen 1944 World War II German Denmark
Bookseller catalogs: Literature; Fiction;

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Karen Wickliff - Books

All prices are net to everyone. Credit cards are accepted through the Biblio site. Checks are accepted payable to Karen Wickliff and sent to 3527 N. High St., Columbus OH 43214. Additional information and questions answered at 614-263-2903, 11:30-5:30 Eastern Time or by chance at other times. Returns are accepted up to thirty days of receipt. Occasionally, extra shipping charges will apply for heavy items shipping long distances or with special requirements.

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KAREN WICKLIFF BOOKS - We are a used bookstore in Columbus, Ohio 43214. 614-263-2903 wickliffbooks@wowway.com. We have been in the book business for over 40 years and are located at 3527 N. High Street about three miles north of Ohio State University in the Clintonville area. We accept cash or checks, but not credit cards. There are bank machines in the neighborhood. We have a wide variety of interesting books, many of which are scarce, from recently printed, out of print, scholarly and collectible. Literature, fiction, mysteries, science fiction, ancient, classical, medieval and modern history, science, nature, religion, children's, art, poetry, drama, music, folklore, linguistics, philosophy, travel and military are our main sections with hundreds titles available in each. We also have old books with attractive bindings, post cards, a few magazines and interesting pamphlets and brochures. Someone is usually here Monday - Friday 10:00 - 2:00. Other times are by chance or appointment. 614-263-2903

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VG: Very Good condition can describe a used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or...
Rubbing: Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
Cloth: "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
New: A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...
Spine: The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....