Ferndale editions, London, 1981. Reissued, 1st thus. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: Various. 512 pages, preface by author, bibliography and index. Brown coloured endpapers, with previous owner's bookplate on the front paste down, and apart from a slight browning of the edges of the pages, and rubbing to the head and tail of the spine, there is no damage to describe. The text is illustrated with numerous black-and-white illustrations and black-and-white photographs from throughout English literature's history. Brown coloured cloth boards with gilt titles to the backstrip. the dustjacket is clean, slightly rubbed across the top edge. Black-and-white photograph of the author to the rear fold over panel. " In this fascinating, vividly-illustrated book for the general reader, Peter Quennell presents an exciting and scholarly account of the growth of English literature." -- from the front fold over panel blurb. Size: 8vo - over 7Â¾" - 9Â¾" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Various. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Literature & Literary; Essays & Literary Criticism. ISBN: 0905746430. ISBN/EAN: 9780905746432. Inventory No: 0240438. . 9780905746432

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Bookseller: Syber's Books ABN 40533682787 (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 0240438
Title: A History of English Literature
Author: Quennell, Peter
Illustrator: Various
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good Condition
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Reissued, 1st thus
ISBN 10: 0905746430
ISBN 13: 9780905746432
Publisher: Ferndale editions
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1981
Keywords: BZDB2 English Literature -- History -- Criticism Literature & Literary; Essays & Literary Criticism. Various Unbranded ISBN: 0905746430 EAN: 9780905746432 Quennell, Peter A History of English Literature

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