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Woodsmoke and Water Cress
by Lamb, Dana S
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Decorated paper over boards, tan calf spine, gilt lettered, t.e.g. Book label of Jeffrey Norton. Fine, in original publisher's s
- Seller
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
Barre, MA: Barre Publishers, 1965. First edition, number 95 of 200 copies. 89, [3] pp. Printed at the Stinehour Press in Bembo type. 1 vols. 8vo. Decorated paper over boards, tan calf spine, gilt lettered, t.e.g. Book label of Jeffrey Norton. Fine, in original publisher's slipcase. First edition, number 95 of 200 copies. 89, [3] pp. Printed at the Stinehour Press in Bembo type. 1 vols. 8vo. Norton Copy. An engaging collection of sporting anecdotes and reminiscences by the beloved angling writer. Bruns L17
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- Bookseller
- James Cummins Bookseller
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 228782
- Title
- Woodsmoke and Water Cress
- Author
- Lamb, Dana S
- Format/Binding
- 89, [3] pp. Printed at the Stinehour Press in Bembo type. 1 vols. 8vo
- Book Condition
- Used - Decorated paper over boards, tan calf spine, gilt lettered, t.e.g. Book label of Jeffrey Norton. Fine, in original publisher's s
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition, number 95 of 200 copies
- Publisher
- Barre Publishers
- Place of Publication
- Barre, MA
- Date Published
- 1965
- Keywords
- Angling | Private Press
- Bookseller catalogs
- Private Press; Sports & Games;
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About the Seller
James Cummins Bookseller
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New York, New York
About James Cummins Bookseller
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