London. Hodder & Stoughton. (c1968). HARDCOVER.. Near Fine/VG jacket. (Appears unread. Binding slightly cocked, no writings. Jacket complete/clean, moderate edge wear). Octavo. NOT a remainder. 1st U.K. edition. 256pp. Gilt lettered spine, checkered red & red cloth back. 256pp. First Edition [U.K.]. Preface by the auhtor. Binding slightly cocked else covers & interior clean/tight/bright. Jacket complete/clean (30s net) on flap, moderate edge wear.

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Bookseller: Booktopia (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 5032117
Title: For My Own Amusement. [1st U.K. hardcover].
Author: Delderfield, R.F. [Ronald Frederick]
Format/Binding: HARDCOVER.
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine/VG jacket. (Appears unread. Binding slightly cocked, no writings. Jacket complete/clean, moderate edge wear).
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton.
Place of Publication: London.
Date Published: (c1968).
Pages: 256pp.
Keywords: R.F. Ronald Frederick Delderfield Memoir Essays British Social Life First Edition Lit Crit
Size: Octavo.

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