ODE TO THE SUN AND OTHER POEMS.
by WHISTLER, Laurence (Sir Alan Charles Laurence), 1912-2000 :
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London : William Heinemann, 1942. First edition. A collection of eight poems, including "The Burning Glass" and "The Dancer in Darkness". Demy 8vo (22cm). [vi],56,[ii]pp. Original teracotta cloth, blocked in blind on upper cover, blocked and lettered on spine in gilt; a touch darkened and dulled, but a good copy in the original black and white dust-jacket - slightly worn, soiled, nicked, marked and price-clipped, with a short tear on the rear panel.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ash Rare Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 10230
- Title
- ODE TO THE SUN AND OTHER POEMS.
- Author
- WHISTLER, Laurence (Sir Alan Charles Laurence), 1912-2000 :
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London : William Heinemann, 1942.
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- English Literature Poetry
Terms of Sale
Ash Rare Books
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About the Seller
Ash Rare Books
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London
About Ash Rare Books
Ash Rare Books. Founded in 1946 and long one of London's more interesting small book businesses. Owned and run by Laurence Worms, former President of the ABA.
Glossary
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- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- First Edition
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- Spine
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- Soiled
- Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.