The Adventures of John Wetherell
by Forester, C. S. (Edited and with an Introduction by)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
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About This Item
London: Michael Joseph. 1954. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. DJ is mildly age-toned with light rubbing to spine edges. Bookplate to Front Pastedown. Previous owner's details to half-title page. Illustrated with Black and White plates. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 275 pages. The diary of a British seaman who was pressed into the navy to fight the French at the beginning of the 19th century. . 1st Edition. Hardback.
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- Bookseller
- Adelaide Booksellers (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- BIB314506
- Title
- The Adventures of John Wetherell
- Author
- Forester, C. S. (Edited and with an Introduction by)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used -
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Michael Joseph
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1954
- Bookseller catalogs
- military-naval;
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- Octavo
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- Spine
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- Rubbing
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- Bookplate
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