The Eloping Angels. A Caprice.
de Watson, William:
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Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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London: Elkin Mathews and John Lane, 1893 First edition. Unnumbered copy (ordinary edition). HB. Black cloth with gilt title to spine and front, with gilt decorative border to title on front cover. Gilt top page edges. With pictorial title page in art nouveau style, as is the cover decoration, both designed by Warrington Hogg. 29pp, plus publisher's catalogue. Square 16mo size. Printed on laid paper. Poetic text about Faust and Mephistopheles visiting heaven and swapping places with two young lovers; nicely written and a stylish little volume, with a flavour of 1890s decadence. Very Good condition. Covers have bright gilt and a few light marks. Pages well-bound and clean, with browned edges and light foxing to endpapers and leaves at ends. Nice copy.
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- David Ford Books
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- Título
- The Eloping Angels. A Caprice.
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- Watson, William:
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- Usado
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- London: Elkin Mathews and John Lane, 1893
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David Ford Books
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Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk
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David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books through their book sales and at bookfair throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust wrappers are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.
David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books through their book sales and at bookfair throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust wrappers are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.
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