The Housekeeping Book of Susanna Whatman 1776-1800.
by BALSTON, Thomas (edits)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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LONDON, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Geoffrey Bles, London., 1956. First trade edition (there was a limited edition under a slightly different title in 1952. Octavo. 45 pages. The wood-engraved chapter headpieces by Frank Martin did not appear in the 1952 edition. Parchment boards. Instructions to servants in the 18th century.Near fine in the original glassine dustwrapper which is torn and defective.
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- Bookseller
- Peter Ellis bookseller (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- BALSTONT011781
- Title
- The Housekeeping Book of Susanna Whatman 1776-1800.
- Author
- BALSTON, Thomas (edits)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Geoffrey Bles, London.
- Date Published
- 1956
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- Parchment
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- Octavo
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- Dustwrapper
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- Fine
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