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The One Before

The One Before

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The One Before

by Barry Pain

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  • Hardcover
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London: Grant Richards, 1902. First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 8" by 5.5". Tom Browne. A first edition of this humorous story by Barry Pain, heavily illustrated with entertaining cartoons by Tom Browne. A first edition of this light story by Barry Pain. A regular contributor to the weekly satiric magazine Punch, Barry Pain was an Enligh journalist, poet, and humourist. This story is accompanied by cartoons by popular Victorian illustrator Tom Browne. Prior owner's calligraphic ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. The inscription reads, 'To Minnie, with Love from A. 5th May 1903'. With a blind stamp from W. H. Smith to the front endpaper. In the publisher's original red pictorial cloth binding. Externally, smart. Lightly bumped to the head and tail of the spine, with some marginal wear to the extremities. The cloth is a little discoloured. Internally, firmly bound, with bright and clean pages throughout. Very Good

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Bookseller
Rooke Books GB (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #
857N36
Title
The One Before
Author
Barry Pain
Illustrator
Tom Browne
Format/Binding
Cloth
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First edition
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
Grant Richards
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1902
Size
8" by 5.5"
Keywords
The One Before Barry Pain Humour Illustrated Barry Pain First Edition

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