A New Book of Sense and Nonsense. Edited by Ernest Rhys. LONDON : 1928. Dent Everyman's Library No. 813
by RHYS, Ernest 1859-1946 [ Edited by ] LEAR, Edward 1812-1888. Carroll, Lewis 1832-1898. Hoffmann, Heinrich 1809-1894. Rands, William Brighty 1823-1882 and Others ]
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London: J.M. Dent & Co,, 1928. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good Plus. Small Octavo. Illustrated. FIRST EDITION. LONDON : 1928. Everyman's Library 813 - Belles Lettres Series. Hardback. Illustrated throughout. Introduction signed by 'Mr. Everyman'. Includes the four-page by Rhys to rear of book. Original orange ribbed-cloth; gilt lettered decorated upper spine. Blind 'Dent' motif on front cover, decorative end-papers. Bright; internally crisp and clean. No owner name or internal markings. Minor wear only. VERY GOOD INDEED. (xiv), 298, (i) pages. Complete with Half title. Printed at 'The Temple Press, Letchworth, England'. See Seymour no. 743.0. SCARCE in jacket. **ASK if you have any questions** **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, Cumberland, Literature, Rarities, Theology and History. ]. Sm.8vo. Dent Everyman's Library No. 813.
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- Title
- A New Book of Sense and Nonsense. Edited by Ernest Rhys. LONDON : 1928. Dent Everyman's Library No. 813
- Author
- RHYS, Ernest 1859-1946 [ Edited by ] LEAR, Edward 1812-1888. Carroll, Lewis 1832-1898. Hoffmann, Heinrich 1809-1894. Rands, William Brighty 1823-1882 and Others ]
- Illustrator
- Illustrated
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Plus
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- J.M. Dent & Co,
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1928
- Size
- Small Octavo
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SPECIALIST IN SECOND-HAND AND ANTIQUARIAN LITERATURE & THEOLOGY. Mail Order. SPECIALIST ALSO IN C.S. LEWIS AND THE INKLINGS and others
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