Footsteps on the Backstairs Tapa dura - 1992

Norwich: Michael Russell, 1992. A Fine unmarked copy with Fine dustjacket which is not price clipped. 176 pages. The author describes his life as the son of a Bishop of the Church of England, scholar of Winchester and Trinity, Cambridge, wartime soldier and member of the Diplomatic Service for thirty years. He recalls the public figures he has served and the memorable and happier moments of his life. A1E. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Michael Russell Publishing Ltd, 1992-10-01. Paperback. Very Good. in x in x in. FIRST EDITION with dust jacket + owners plate inside cover - rare and collectable - will send out 1 st class post

HARDBACK SHIPPED FROM THE UK* Edition: 1st.* Imp: 1st.* Date of Publication: 1992* Publisher: Michael Russell.* Binding and cover condition: Dark blue cloth, gilt title to spine. Slight bumps to lower corners, minor rubs, absolutely minimal shelf wear. VG++* Jacket condition: Monochrome photo-illustrated dust wrapper on navy blue background. NOT PRICE CLIPPED, showing shelf price of £15.95. Slight shelf wear to top & bottom edges and to head & tail of spine. Very small nick to top of rear flap fold. VG+* Contents condition: PRIVATE COPY NOT EX-LIBRARY. Previous owners signature to ffep. Clean, crisp, tight and bright with no reading wear, no marks to text, no tanning or other visible faults. VG+.* Illustrations: B/w photo portrait to frontis.* Pages: 172 pp. text. v pp. index & blank pages at rear.* Description: Bureaucrats belong on the backstairs. Perhaps that was in any case Sir John Barne?s natural habitat, as he spent a good part of his life on the backstairs of the Church Of England, as well… Leer más