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A Communication to My Friends
by MOORE, George
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
[London]. The Nonesuch Press. 1933. 8vo. 23 cm, 86p., no. 751 of a limited edition of 1000 copies, designed by Francis Meynell, Ernest Ingham printed the book at the Fanfare Press for the Nonesuch Press, the title page device was designed by Stephen Gooden, on hand-made paper, quarter dark brown cloth backed tan paper over boards, gilt spine title, fine in near fine jacket "With the bookplate of "Louis Blake Duff". (lt). Originally intended as a general introduction to the uniform edition of his works -"the story how literature hailed me." "Communication" was the last writing by George Moore before his death in the 21st of January, 1933. Louis Blake Duff, journalist author and bibliofile, published Burnaby, 1926; Crowland, 1928; & The County Kerchief; and numerous articles on historical, literary and bibliographical subjects. University of Western Ontario conferred on him the honorary degree of L.L.D.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Patrick McGahern Books, Inc. (ABAC)
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 40969
- Title
- A Communication to My Friends
- Author
- MOORE, George
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- [London]. The Nonesuch Press. 1933
- Keywords
- irish literature, george moore, nonesuch press, louis blake duff
Terms of Sale
Patrick McGahern Books, Inc. (ABAC)
Cash With Order - Visa, MasterCard and Cheques. We try to ship every order within twenty four hours. Professional responsible parcels. Postage and gst (if app.) are extra, at cost. Satisfaction guaranteed. Restocking charge on certain orders. Return condition responsibility of the customer
About the Seller
Patrick McGahern Books, Inc. (ABAC)
Biblio member since 2006
Ottawa, Ontario
About Patrick McGahern Books, Inc. (ABAC)
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