Change for a Halfpenny Being the Prospectus of the Napolio Syndicate
by By the Authors of "Wisdom While You Wait" [ Edward Verrall Lucas and Charles Larcom Graves]; Illustrated by George Morrow
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good+
- Seller
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Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Alston Rivers, 1905. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardback. Good+. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. George Morrow. First edition, first printing. Large octavo hardback. 64 pp. Illustrated by George Morrow throughout. Good + condition Possible rebound in blue buckram gilt Nice art nouveau bookplate (by R.A. B.?) on inside cover. Humorous account of a world taken over by big business. Scarce
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- Bookseller
- Alexander's Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 060078
- Title
- Change for a Halfpenny Being the Prospectus of the Napolio Syndicate
- Author
- By the Authors of "Wisdom While You Wait" [ Edward Verrall Lucas and Charles Larcom Graves]; Illustrated by George Morrow
- Illustrator
- George Morrow
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Alston Rivers
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1905
- Pages
- 64
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
- Weight
- 0.66 lbs
- Keywords
- Change for a Halfpenny Being the Prospectus of the Napolio Syndicate; By the Authors of "Wisdom While You Wait" [ Edward Verrall Lucas and Charles Larcom Graves]; Illustrated by George Morrow General
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature; Theatre;
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About the Seller
Alexander's Books
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Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
About Alexander's Books
Alexander's Books was founded in 1987 and initially traded as a bookshop in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. The stock consists of approximately 15,000 books on most subjects, but specialises in History, Literature, Children's books and Topography with a good sprinkling of other subjects. We are a family business. At Alexander's Books we pride ourselves on providing a prompt and efficient service. The Alexander's Books Team
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- Gilt
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- Good+
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- Bookplate
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