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The Desire and Pursuit of the Whole. a Romance of Modern Venice
by Rolfe (Baron Corvo) , Frederick
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good with no dust jacket
- Seller
-
Northridge, California, United States
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About This Item
London: Cassell. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1934. Hardcover. Publisher's cloth. First edition stated; later issue with no spine gilt. Armorial Bookplate, edgewear to boards, hinges cracked but holding, mild scattered foxing. In custom slipcase. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .
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- Bookseller
- curtis paul books inc.
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 44430
- Title
- The Desire and Pursuit of the Whole. a Romance of Modern Venice
- Author
- Rolfe (Baron Corvo) , Frederick
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good with no dust jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Cassell
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1934
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curtis paul books inc.
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Northridge, California
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- Gilt
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- Jacket
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