Ardizzone's Kilvert. Selections from the diary of the Rev Francis Kilvert 1870-1879
by Kilvert, Francis; Edited by William Plomer and abridged forchildren by Elizabeth Divine [Illustrated by Edward Ardizzone]
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- ISBN 10
- 0224012762
- ISBN 13
- 9780224012768
- Seller
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Clarence Gardens, South Australia, Australia
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About This Item
London: Jonathan Cape. 1976. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ spine a little sunned but clear & now protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. Abridged for children by Elizabeth Divine and edited by William Plomer. Black & white illustrations by Edward Ardizzone. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 176 pages. The diary paints a unique picture of country life in mid-Victorian times. Originally a three volume publication this edition includes a selection which maintains the wit and charm of the original. . Abridged Edition. Hardback.
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- Bookseller
- Adelaide Booksellers (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- BIB264884
- Title
- Ardizzone's Kilvert. Selections from the diary of the Rev Francis Kilvert 1870-1879
- Author
- Kilvert, Francis; Edited by William Plomer and abridged forchildren by Elizabeth Divine [Illustrated by Edward Ardizzone]
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used -
- Edition
- Abridged Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0224012762
- ISBN 13
- 9780224012768
- Publisher
- Jonathan Cape
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1976
- Bookseller catalogs
- Children's Books;
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Clarence Gardens, South Australia
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- Octavo
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- Sunned
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