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Half Hours
by Barrie, J.M
- Used
- near fine
- first
- Condition
- Near fine
- Seller
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Middletown, New York, United States
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About This Item
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1914. First Edition. Near fine. Small 8vo., 7 3/8 x 5 inches (188 x 127 mm), pp. vi + 207. Beautiful red calf binding Red calf binding by Root & Son, with gold fillets and rosettes on boards, 5 raised bands, gilt decoration and titles in compartments, turn-ins decorated in gilt, marbled endpapers, original spine panel with gilt title and both original dark navy buckram covers bound in, t.e.g., spine lightly sunned and rubbed, interiors clean and bright, firmly bound.
[Cutler 69]. This English edition issued in December 1914 follows the American edition, published by Scribner's two months prior.
Sir James Matthew BARRIE, 1st Baronet, OM (1860 - 1937) was a Scottish novelist and playwright, best remembered as the creator of PETER PAN.
[Cutler 69]. This English edition issued in December 1914 follows the American edition, published by Scribner's two months prior.
Sir James Matthew BARRIE, 1st Baronet, OM (1860 - 1937) was a Scottish novelist and playwright, best remembered as the creator of PETER PAN.
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- Bookseller
- Rob Zanger Rare Books LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 834
- Title
- Half Hours
- Author
- Barrie, J.M
- Book Condition
- Used - Near fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Hodder and Stoughton
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1914
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Rob Zanger Rare Books is located amidst a serene pastoral setting in the Mid-Hudson Valley of New York State. We offer rare books, fine art (primarily works on paper), photographs, and antiques. Our commitment is to authentic presentation of the works we offer based on scrupulous research; with integrity and ethical conduct, and responsive, respectful and friendly service. We have zero tolerance for dissembling, shenanigans, or hornswoggling.
The books, artworks, photographs, and cabinet items shown here are a selection from our inventory. We welcome Inquiries for particular books, artworks, or photographs you're searching for, or for something similar to the works we're offering. Please visit our website, www.robzangerrarebooks.com to communicate your interests or questions.
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