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THE QUIET SPIRIT An Anthology of Poems Old and New
by EYRE , Frank , LAMB , Lynton
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- VG/VG
- Seller
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Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: OXFORD UNIVERSITY Press / Geoffrey Cumberlege, 1946 VG H/b in Fair D/j. " this impression of the spirit of quietness as manifested in English verse is more than an anthology" Set in 5 parts & Covering ground from the classical Greece to Stephen Spender, with many known & unknown poets. Quietness , words of Comfort , peaceful reflection.Compiled by Frank Eyre. Illus.in line by Artist Lynton Lamb. [ red-maroon cloth, gilt titles, neat ink name & label to initial blank pages, ffep., tight binding, clean throughout ] Dust Jacket not price clipped 8/6 , cover fade & total spine fade, light handling soil, edge-wear col/rub loss. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale.
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- Bookseller
- booksonlinebrighton
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4584
- Title
- THE QUIET SPIRIT An Anthology of Poems Old and New
- Author
- EYRE , Frank , LAMB , Lynton
- Illustrator
- Lamb , Lynton
- Format/Binding
- Hard Copy
- Book Condition
- Used - VG
- Jacket Condition
- VG
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- OXFORD UNIVERSITY Press / Geoffrey Cumberlege
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1946
- Size
- 200x135mm Approx
- Keywords
- The Quiet Spirit , Anthology / Miscellany , Verse Poems , Poetry Poets , Artist Lynton Lamb , Quietness , words of Comfort , peaceful reflection
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