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The life and letters of Lewis Carroll (Rev. C.L. Dodgson) (Nelson shilling library)
by Collingwood, Stuart Dodgson
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Southampton, New York, United States
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About This Item
The Century Co. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. First Edition, Early Printing (1899). Published by The Century Co, 1898. Octavo. Red boards stamped in gold. Book is very good; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Gilt topstain, spine lean, light contemporary pencil markings, binding starting at front and rear hinge with pages partially intact in front. Boards have shelf wear, fading to spine, edgewear and tears. A nice copy of this book compiling letters from Lewis Carroll and detailing his life. 448 pages. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.
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- Bookseller
- Southampton Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 159713
- Title
- The life and letters of Lewis Carroll (Rev. C.L. Dodgson) (Nelson shilling library)
- Author
- Collingwood, Stuart Dodgson
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- The Century Co
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Southampton, New York
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- Hinge
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- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Shelf Wear
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- New
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