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The Smith of Smiths : being the life, wit and humour of Sydney Smith
by Pearson, Hesketh (1887-1964)
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- Hardcover
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About This Item
London : Folio Society, 1977. First Folio Edition. Hardcover. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth over boards, in a slip-case. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 299 pages, [14] leaves of pages, plates : illustrations, 1 facsimile, portraits ; 23cm. Subjects: Smith, Sydney (1771-1845) -- Biography. Clergy -- England -- Biography.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 304193
- Title
- The Smith of Smiths : being the life, wit and humour of Sydney Smith
- Author
- Pearson, Hesketh (1887-1964)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Folio Edition
- Publisher
- London : Folio Society
- Date Published
- 1977
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