A WONDER BOOK
by HAWTHORNE, Nathaniel
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Close to Fine
- Seller
-
Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, United States
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Synopsis
Classical myths retold by Nathaniel Hawthorne, one of the masters of American literature--King Midas with his Golden Touch, Pandora's Box, The Adventure of Hercules in quest of the golden apples, Bellerophon and the Chimaera, Baucis and Philomon, Perseus, and Medusa.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Charles Agvent (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 019062
- Title
- A WONDER BOOK
- Author
- HAWTHORNE, Nathaniel
- Illustrator
- S. Van Abbe
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Close to Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. and E. P. Dutton & Co. Inc.
- Place of Publication
- London & New York
- Date Published
- (1965)
- Keywords
- S. Van Abbe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Fine Bindings, Illustrated Books, 19th Century American Literature, Children's Literature
- Bookseller catalogs
- Fine Binding; Fine Bindings;
Terms of Sale
Charles Agvent
All books subject to prior sale. Payment with order; institutions may be billed. Postage additional: $11.00 for the first book, $6.00 each thereafter. Overseas postage billed at approximate cost. Pennsylvania residents must add 6% sales tax. Mastercard, Visa, and American Express accepted. We are also open to reasonable payment terms. A book may be returned within 7 days of receipt for any reason provided it is in the same condition as sent and prior notice is given. Please insure returns for their full value.
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Charles Agvent
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- Fine
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