John Murray Publishers Ltd, 1950. Hardcover. Acceptable. 1950. First Edition. 346 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth. Ex-Libris plate stuck to front pastedown. Black and white illustrated and photographic plates throughout. Slight cracking to gutters causing binding to be loose, however pages remain attached. Pages and plates have light tanning and foxing throughout. Small tears to some page edges, text remains unaffected. Previous owner's inscriptions and sticker to pastedowns and front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends.

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Bookseller: World of Rare Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 1713444172ADA
Title: Traveller's Prelude: An Autobiography
Author: Freya Stark
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Acceptable
Quantity Available: 1
Publisher: John Murray Publishers Ltd
Date Published: 1950

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