Learning Not to Be First: The Life of Christina Rossetti
by Jones, Kathleen
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- Seller
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Steelton, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
New York: St. Martin's Press, 1992. This stated First Edition from May 1992 has the appropriate first printing number line, going from "10" to "1." The book is in Fine, unread condition with dust jacket, but with light edge fading. (Click on photo.) The unclipped dust jacket is in Near-Fine condition but has light rubbing and shelf wear. "Like Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Christina suffered the tyranny of a loving family." Kathleen Jones' sensitive portrayal of Christina reveals the passionate, lively spirit of the poet often regarded as the "High Priestess of Pre-Raphaelitism." The book measures 5 7/8 by 8 1/2 inches and includes 252 pages, with Index.. First American Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Grimalkin Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 001086
- Title
- Learning Not to Be First: The Life of Christina Rossetti
- Author
- Jones, Kathleen
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- First American Edition
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1992
- Keywords
- Pre-Raphaelite Movement, British Victorian Poetry
- Bookseller catalogs
- British Literature; Women's Literature; Biography and Autobiography;
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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Grimalkin Books
Grimalkin Books is located in Steelton, Pennsylvania, the first town south of Harrisburg. We specialize in older, unusual books and sets, often literary, artistic, or historical. "Grimalkin" is old English for an old gray cat, mainly because the owner, Bob Amsel, is a cat lover. All books subject to prior sale. Payment must be received within 10 days of the order or item will be returned to stock. We accept money orders, bank checks, personal checks (allow time to clear), PayPal or MasterCard/Visa through Biblio's credit card processing service. International orders must be paid in US dollars and can be paid via PayPal, credit card (through ABE), or International Postal Money Order. Your purchase will be carefully packaged to protect it during shipping. Books may not be returned just because the buyer has changed his mind. Only books with actual defects that were not mentioned by the seller in the listing may be returned. Please insure returns for their full value.
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