Reuben's Corner [with] Return to Anglia.. Drawings [to second work] by Rene Eyre. SPIKE MAYS COMPLETE IN UNCLIPPED DUSTWRAPPERS
by MAYS Spike
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Thakeham, West Sussex, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Eyre & Spottiswoode,, [1969-86]. 2 vols., 8vo., First Edition, with numerous illustrations in the text (of the second volume) and front and rear endpaper maps, small annotation on front free endpaper of second work; terracotta cloth, gilt backs, a near fine set in unclipped dustwrapper. This minor classic, with its long-awaited and equally enjoyable sequel, Rrecounts the author's upbringing at Bartlow Hamlet near Ashdon in Essex. SCARCE AS A SET IN THIS CONDITION.
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- Bookseller
- Island Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 18967
- Title
- Reuben's Corner [with] Return to Anglia.. Drawings [to second work] by Rene Eyre. SPIKE MAYS COMPLETE IN UNCLIPPED DUSTWRAPPERS
- Author
- MAYS Spike
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Eyre & Spottiswoode,
- Date Published
- [1969-86]
- Keywords
- topography, essex, ashdon, bartlow, suffolk, east anglia, countryside authors
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