London, UK Cassell & Company Ltd, 1886. Hardcover First Edition [1886], unstated in accordance with Cassell's customary practice at the time of publication. This is, however, the second state. First Edition [1886], unstated in accordance with Cassell's customary practice at the time of publication. This is, however, the second state. Very Good+: shows light wear to extremities; the pages have tanned slightly, due to aging. The binding leans very slightly off square, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. Shows mild wear and a couple of flaws, but remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.45 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches). 216 pages + 16 pages of publishers ads at back of book. Olive-green cloth over boards. Gilt titles at backstrip. Beveled edges. Author's first book. First Edition, but not first state. Language: English. Weight: 10.9 ounces. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'.

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Seller: Black Cat Hill Books (US)
Seller's Inventory #: 48688
Title: An Introduction to the Study of Browning.
Author: Arthur Symons
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition [1886], unstated in accordance with Cassell's
Publisher: Cassell & Company Ltd,
Place of Publication: London, UK
Date Published: 1886.
Bookseller catalogs: Literary Biography; Poets A-H; Prose & Criticism; Literary History; Poetics; Literary Criticism and Theory; Classic English Literature;

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