Pennell of the Afghan Frontier: The Life of Theodore Leighton Pennell
by Alice M. Pennell
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Seeley, Service, & Co. Limited., 1923 . Cloth. Good. 8.5" by 5.5". Not Stated. An early edition of this biographical work on the life of English missionary and doctor, Theodore Leighton Pennell, written and inscribed by his partner, Alice Pennell. Bound in the publisher's original cloth. Third edition. Inscribed by the author to 'Resthaven', as 'A gift from the writer, Mrs A. M. Pennell'. This informative biographical work surrounds the life and work of English Protestant missionary and doctor, Theodore Leighton Pennell, who lived among the tribes and villages in Afghanistan in the early twentieth century. Written by his wife, Alice Maude Pennell, who was an Indian physician and author, and the first woman in India to achieve a bachelor of science degree. Illustrated with twenty photographs and a map. Collated, complete. Bound in the publisher's original cloth. Externally, generally smart, with light rubbing to the extremities and joints. Bumping to the head and tail of the spine, causing small tears, with a larger tear to the head of the front joint. Slight fading to the spine. The odd mark to cloth, with the remnants of a label to the front board. Ink inscription to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Good
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 898Q23
- Title
- Pennell of the Afghan Frontier: The Life of Theodore Leighton Pennell
- Author
- Alice M. Pennell
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Seeley, Service, & Co. Limited.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1923
- Size
- 8.5" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- Alice M Pennell Theodore Leighton Pennell inscribed biography Theodore Leighton Pennell
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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