The Plumed Serpent (Quetzalcoatl)
by D.H. Lawrence
- Used
- very good
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
-
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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About This Item
London: Martin Secker, 1926. Very Good. London: Martin Secker, [1926]. First Edition. Octavo (19.5cm.); publisher's brown blind-ruled cloth, gilt-lettered spine; 476pp. General light shelf wear, most notably at spine ends, text block slightly toned at margins, else Very Good and sound, albeit lacking the uncommon dust jacket.
Novel based on the author's own experiences visiting Mexico in the wake of the Revolution, in 1923.
Novel based on the author's own experiences visiting Mexico in the wake of the Revolution, in 1923.
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- Bookseller
- Capitol Hill Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 7771
- Title
- The Plumed Serpent (Quetzalcoatl)
- Author
- D.H. Lawrence
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Martin Secker
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1926
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Capitol Hill Books, ABAA
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Washington, District of Columbia
About Capitol Hill Books, ABAA
Capitol Hill Books is a used bookstore in the Eastern Market neighborhood of Washington, DC. We have three floors of quality used books, first editions, and rare books.
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- Shelf Wear
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- Text Block
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- Spine
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- First Edition
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- Jacket
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- Octavo
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- Cloth
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