FERISHTAH'S FANCIES.
by BROWNING, Robert, 1812-1889 :
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London : Smith, Elder & Co., 1884. First edition. Prologue, epilogue and twelve connected fancies - Browning adopting the persona of a Persian soothsayer to cover various religious and moral topics. Foolscap 8vo (18cm). [viii],(144),[viii]pp. Original deep olive cloth, blocked on upper cover in black; ruled and lettered across spine in gilt; grey endpapers; very lightly worn and slightly darkened; front endpaper a little strained; a few internal marks and spots, but still a good and partly unopened copy.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ash Rare Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 17677
- Title
- FERISHTAH'S FANCIES.
- Author
- BROWNING, Robert, 1812-1889 :
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London : Smith, Elder & Co., 1884.
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- English Literature, Poetry
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Ash Rare Books
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London
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