Journals (Vol. I): 1982-1986
by Powell, Anthony (intro. Violet Powell)
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near fine, 1st edition, v.g. unclipped d/j. in protective sleeve, black boards clean with gilt titling on spine bright; pages un
- ISBN 10
- 0434001635
- ISBN 13
- 9780434001637
- Seller
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About This Item
London: Heinemann, 1995. 1st. hardback. Near fine, 1st edition, v.g. unclipped d/j. in protective sleeve, black boards clean with gilt titling on spine bright; pages unmarked and tight, but a little sunning at edges.. 8vo: royal (250 x 170 / 10"" x 6_""). "Stuck"" on a novel in the mid-80s, Anthony Powell kept a journal. It gives an insight into the life of a respected writer and contains portraits of luminaries from the literary world, including Osbert Lancaster, Kingsley Amis, Philip Larkin, Lord Longford and others.
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- Bookseller
- Inklings & Yarnspinners (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- IYC42539
- Title
- Journals (Vol. I): 1982-1986
- Author
- Powell, Anthony (intro. Violet Powell)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Near fine, 1st edition, v.g. unclipped d/j. in protective sleeve, black boards clean with gilt titling on spine bright; pages un
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0434001635
- ISBN 13
- 9780434001637
- Publisher
- Heinemann
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1995
- Pages
- 306
- Keywords
- 1st, diary, memoir, Anthony Powell
- Bookseller catalogs
- 2nd-hand books;
- X weight
- 0.64 g
- Size
- 8vo: royal (250 x 170 / 10\"\" x 6_\"\")
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