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Human shows, far phantasies, songs, and trifles / by Thomas Hardy
by Hardy, Thomas (1840-1928)
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- Hardcover
- Condition
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- Seller
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Galway, Ireland
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About This Item
London : Macmillan, 1925. Second Edition. Hardback. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth with gilt vignette to front board. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. Copy has personalised plate to front pastedown - Andrew Davis. ; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 279 pages; Physical description.: x, 279 p ; 18 cm. Subject: Poetry -- England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 199895
- Title
- Human shows, far phantasies, songs, and trifles / by Thomas Hardy
- Author
- Hardy, Thomas (1840-1928)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London : Macmillan
- Date Published
- 1925
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