A Writer's Notes on His Trade
by C.E. Montague
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine/No Jacket
- Seller
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WINFIELD, Kansas, United States
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About This Item
Port Washington, NY: Kennikat Press, 1969 Kennikat Press, Port Washington, NY. 1969. Hardcover. Reprint of the 1930 original. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Near Fine; light scattered scuffing to boards. No DJ. Green cloth boards and spine with bright gilt lettering on the spine. 253 pp 8vo. Charles Edward Montague (1867-1928) was an editor and journalist, with the Manchester Guardian from 1890 to 1925, apart from a break for his war service. This book was published from his notes posthumously. Introductory by H.M. Tomlinson who knew Montague in WWI. This is a collection of analytical essays which reflect Montague's work as a critic and his thoughts on writing. A clean very presentable copy.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Walnut Valley Books/Books by White (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 005939
- Title
- A Writer's Notes on His Trade
- Author
- C.E. Montague
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprint Edition
- Publisher
- Kennikat Press
- Place of Publication
- Port Washington, NY
- Date Published
- 1969
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
- Keywords
- writing, C.E. Montague, journalism, Manchester Guardian, World War I, Irish Home State, English language.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Autobiography;
Terms of Sale
Walnut Valley Books/Books by White
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About the Seller
Walnut Valley Books/Books by White
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WINFIELD, Kansas
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