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A Holiday in Bed and Other Sketches
by Barrie, J.M
- Used
- near fine
- first
- Condition
- Near fine
- Seller
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Middletown, New York, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia: New York Publishing Company, 1892. First Edition. Near fine. Small 8vo., 7 3/8 x 5 inches (188 x 127 mm), pp. 180, printed on heavy laid paper and illustrated with a frontispiece portrait plate Red calf binding by Root & Son with gold fillets and rosettes on boards, 5 raised bands, gilt decoration and titles in compartments, turn-ins decorated in gilt, marbled endpapers, one original dark navy buckram cover and the dark navy spine with gilt title bound in, t.e.g., spine slightly sunned, interior lightly and uniformly toned, firmly bound.
[Cutler 29]. This unauthorized collection of stories first appeared in several Scottish and British magazines between January 1886 and August 1990 and was never published in England.
Sir James Matthew BARRIE, 1st Baronet, OM (1860 - 1937) was a Scottish novelist and playwright, best remembered as the creator of PETER PAN.
[Cutler 29]. This unauthorized collection of stories first appeared in several Scottish and British magazines between January 1886 and August 1990 and was never published in England.
Sir James Matthew BARRIE, 1st Baronet, OM (1860 - 1937) was a Scottish novelist and playwright, best remembered as the creator of PETER PAN.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rob Zanger Rare Books LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 839
- Title
- A Holiday in Bed and Other Sketches
- Author
- Barrie, J.M
- Book Condition
- Used - Near fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- New York Publishing Company
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1892
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Middletown, New York
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Rob Zanger Rare Books is located amidst a serene pastoral setting in the Mid-Hudson Valley of New York State. We offer rare books, fine art (primarily works on paper), photographs, and antiques. Our commitment is to authentic presentation of the works we offer based on scrupulous research; with integrity and ethical conduct, and responsive, respectful and friendly service. We have zero tolerance for dissembling, shenanigans, or hornswoggling.
The books, artworks, photographs, and cabinet items shown here are a selection from our inventory. We welcome Inquiries for particular books, artworks, or photographs you're searching for, or for something similar to the works we're offering. Please visit our website, www.robzangerrarebooks.com to communicate your interests or questions.
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