The Land of Midian
by [Larry McMurtry] H. St. John Philby
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Extremities gently rubbed and bumped; light uniform toning throughout; clipped jacket slightly rubbed and creased. Very good. LM
- Seller
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Addison, Texas, United States
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About This Item
Extremities gently rubbed and bumped; light uniform toning throughout; clipped jacket slightly rubbed and creased. Very good. LMM-.
H. St. John Philby. The Land of Midian. London: Ernest Benn Ltd., 1957. First edition.
Octavo. 286pp (indexed). Illustrated. Publisher's green cloth, stamped in gilt to spine, original pictorial dust jacket.
From the collection of Larry McMurtry, at his home in Archer City, Texas. His book, with personal brand-mark bookplate.
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- Bookseller
- InkQ Rare Books LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 226
- Title
- The Land of Midian
- Author
- [Larry McMurtry] H. St. John Philby
- Book Condition
- Used - Extremities gently rubbed and bumped; light uniform toning throughout; clipped jacket slightly rubbed and creased. Very good. LM
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Keywords
- Travel, Middle East
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Addison, Texas
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