The Splendid Spur. Being Memoirs of the Adventures of Mr. John Marvel.
by QUILLER-COUCH, Sir Arthur
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near fine; tight and sound in a jacket with a few abrasions and rubbing and wear to edges.
- Seller
-
Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York:: George H. Doran Company,, [1927].. First edition.. publisher's orange cloth with applied color illustration, in dust jacket.. Near fine; tight and sound in a jacket with a few abrasions and rubbing and wear to edges. . 8vo,. Illustrated by James Daugherty..
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- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 58777
- Title
- The Splendid Spur. Being Memoirs of the Adventures of Mr. John Marvel.
- Author
- QUILLER-COUCH, Sir Arthur
- Illustrator
- Illustrated by James Daugherty.
- Format/Binding
- Publisher's orange cloth with applied color illustration, in dust jacket.
- Book Condition
- Used - Near fine; tight and sound in a jacket with a few abrasions and rubbing and wear to edges.
- Edition
- First edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- George H. Doran Company,
- Place of Publication
- New York:
- Date Published
- [1927].
- Pages
- 274 pp.
- Size
- 8vo,
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
All books are returnable within ten days if returned in the same condition as sent. New York residents please add 8% sales tax. All items guaranteed. Members ABAA, ILAB.
About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Specializing in modern first editions since 1978. Fine and rare books in all fields.
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