The Polite Marriage Also The Didactic Lyre, The Bristol Milkwoman, The Scotch Parents Etc.
by Tompkins, J M S
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good/No Jacket
- Seller
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SHREWSBURY, Shropshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
UK: Cambridge at the University Press, 1938. 18th century essays, publisher's review slip inserted, small owner bookplate to front pastedown, turquoise cloth with some wear and mottling, fading to spine, dust/browning to edges, contents good.. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket.
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- Bookseller
- Nigel Sustins Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 008991
- Title
- The Polite Marriage Also The Didactic Lyre, The Bristol Milkwoman, The Scotch Parents Etc.
- Author
- Tompkins, J M S
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Cambridge at the University Press
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1938
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