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The Lost Pibroch and other Sheiling stories. Jaunty Jock and other stories. Ayrshire Idylls
by MUNRO, Neil
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- Seller
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
Edinburgh & London. William Blackwood & Sons. 1935. 12mo. 18cm, Inverary Edition, vi,326p., in half dark blue calf, black ruled raised bands, with gilt floral (heather) decorations in the panels, patterned light blue cloth on the boards in black ruled borders, marbled endpapers, t.e.g., spine slightly toned, fine signed binding "...Riviere & Son", (ho2.2). A collection of short stories first published in 1896. This edition published in 1935 is part of the Inveraray Edition, named after Munro's birthplace Inveraray, Scotland. In attractive signed binding by Riviere & Son.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Patrick McGahern Books, Inc. (ABAC)
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 41215
- Title
- The Lost Pibroch and other Sheiling stories. Jaunty Jock and other stories. Ayrshire Idylls
- Author
- MUNRO, Neil
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Edinburgh & London. William Blackwood & Sons. 1935
- Keywords
- scottish, literature, short stories, munro. inveraray edition, fine signed binding bindings, riviere
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About the Seller
Patrick McGahern Books, Inc. (ABAC)
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Ottawa, Ontario
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