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The Glass Harmonica. A Lexicon of the Fantastical. In which it is determined that: Wizards see best with their eyes closed; Torturers reek of mutton, cold sweat and rust; It is unwise to take a Herald on a Picnic; Like Owls, Bells Comment; Apprentices cost but little to keep; Bats consider sunlight vulgar, and other reveations of the mystical order of things... Illustrations by the Author.
by BYFIELD, BARBARA NINDE:
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Collier Macmillan Ltd. London. 1967 1st printing.,. 10.0 x 8.0 inches. In red cloth covers with gilt to spine. With brown endpapers. Illustrated dustwrapper. In very good condition with very good dustwrapper. (d/w. Spine slightly darkened and rubbed at ends. Small marks. Not price clipped. With protective plastic wrap). A clean and tight copy. 160 pp. With b/w illustrations throughout. A book of amusing nonsense, presented in alphabetical order and lavishly illustrated.
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- The Glass Harmonica. A Lexicon of the Fantastical. In which it is determined that: Wizards see best with their eyes closed; Torturers reek of mutton, cold sweat and rust; It is unwise to take a Herald on a Picnic; Like Owls, Bells Comment; Apprentices cost but little to keep; Bats consider sunlight vulgar, and other reveations of the mystical order of things... Illustrations by the Author.
- Author
- BYFIELD, BARBARA NINDE:
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Collier Macmillan Ltd. London. 1967 1st printing.,
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- Literature Dustwrapper First Edition Illustrated Books
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The Antique Map & Bookshop was established in 1976 and has been in Puddletown since 1978. PUDDLETOWN is situated just outside DORCHESTER in the county of DORSET, on the A35 to BOURNEMOUTH. The village has a by-pass now which means there is easy access to the village and ample space for parking. Our shop is directly on the main road through the village.
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