Huyton Hill Westmorland England, 1970 Green leather binding, which may be faux leather. Gilt titling on front and spine. The Story of Tobit, illustrated and transcribed by Claude Harrison from a New Edition by Hubert Butler. The original version of the story is thought to have been written around 350 BC - the present story is based on the Book of Tobit in the King James Bible or Authorised Version of 1611. This has attractive rounded corners and it is printed on high quality acid proof heavyweight paper. The text block also has rounded corners. The entire book has been reproduced - beautifully - from the original pencilled manuscript. Charming and unusual. Clean and tight binding. Issued without a jacket.. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. Near Fine.

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Bookseller's Inventory #: ABE-1606843188524
Title: The Story Of Tobit
Author: Hubert Butler and Claude Harrison - Unique First Edition
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition.
Publisher: Huyton Hill Westmorland England
Date Published: 1970

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