Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin Co, 1926. First edition, fourth printing. Hardcover. Very good(++) copy in brown, unclipped good dust jacket in archival mylar. DJ is heavily edgeworn; has closed and open tears along edges and ends of spine; all text still in tact on spine; moderate to heavy soiling to DJ with moderate soiling; though rough around the edges; DJ is solidly in one piece; boards show some light signs of aging but no major soil; no fraying or bumps; minor rubbing to corners; pages are beautiful, bright, clean, crisp and free of marks and creases; binding is tight. A charming gently-loved copy in a well-loved DJ. in good dust-jacket. Small octavo in blue cloth and tan dust jacket; 511 p., 20 cm. Unclipped jacket priced $3.00 cloth, $4.00 leather. In English.

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Bookseller: Bibliope by Calvello Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 84804
Title: The Magic Carpet: Poems for Travellers
Author: Richards, Mrs. Waldo (collected by)
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very good(++) copy in brown, unclipped good dust jacket in archival mylar. DJ is heavily edgeworn; has closed and open tears alo
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition, fourth printing
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co
Place of Publication: Boston and New York
Date Published: 1926
Keywords: Poetry, Travellers, Compilations

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