Books and characters : French & English / by Giles Lytton Strachey
by Strachey, Lytton (1880-1932)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Galway, Ireland
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About This Item
London : Chatto & Windus, 1922. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges very slightly dust-toned as with age. Scattered foxing throughout. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 5 preliminary leaves, 306 pages, 6 unnumbered leaves of plates : portraits ; 23 cm. Subjects; Strachey, Lytton 1880-1932. English literature History and criticism. French literature History and criticism. Authors, English ; Biography. Authors, French ; Biography.
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Details
- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 348179
- Title
- Books and characters : French & English / by Giles Lytton Strachey
- Author
- Strachey, Lytton (1880-1932)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- London : Chatto & Windus
- Date Published
- 1922
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
MW Books Ltd.
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Galway
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- Cloth
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