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Now We Are Six
by Milne, A.A
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Original dark red cloth, gilt vignettes on upper and lower covers, t.e.g., others uncut, illustrated dust jacket. Toning to half
- Seller
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About This Item
London: Methuen, 1927. First edition. With illustrations by E.H. Shepard. 8vo. Original dark red cloth, gilt vignettes on upper and lower covers, t.e.g., others uncut, illustrated dust jacket. Toning to half-title from jacket flap, some wear to jacket with toning to spine, very good. Shepard, E.H. First edition. With illustrations by E.H. Shepard. 8vo. First Edition.
Synopsis
More entertaining verses and delightful pictures in the style of When We Were Very Young . "Gay verses about all manner of things, which with their original rhythm dance their way into memory."-- Four to Fourteen, 1927
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- Bookseller
- James Cummins Bookseller
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 309938
- Title
- Now We Are Six
- Author
- Milne, A.A
- Format/Binding
- With illustrations by E.H. Shepard. 8vo
- Book Condition
- Used - Original dark red cloth, gilt vignettes on upper and lower covers, t.e.g., others uncut, illustrated dust jacket. Toning to half
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Methuen
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1927
- Keywords
- Juveniles | British | A.A. Milne
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
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About the Seller
James Cummins Bookseller
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