A Calabash Of Diamonds. An African Treasure Hunt
by Margaret Lane
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Acceptable/Good
- Seller
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Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, United Kingdom
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About This Item
William Heinemann Ltd, 1961. Hardcover. Acceptable/Good. 1961. First Edition. 215 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over red cloth. Signed by the author with dedication to title page. Black and white photographic plates throughout. Binding is shaky, frontispiece is loose. Pages and plates have light tanning and foxing throughout. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Mottling to both boards. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Light tanning to spine and edges. Foxing overall.
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Details
- Bookseller
- World of Rare Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1711379717IEV
- Title
- A Calabash Of Diamonds. An African Treasure Hunt
- Author
- Margaret Lane
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Acceptable/Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- William Heinemann Ltd
- Date Published
- 1961
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