The Alcestiad, or, A Life in the Sun; The Drunken Sisters
by Wilder, Thornton
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- Hardcover
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About This Item
The Alcestiad, or, A Life in the Sun; The Drunken Sisters, Wilder, Thornton; illustrated by Daniel Maffia. Published by The Franklin Library for The First Edition Society, Pennsylvania, 1977. 170pp. with illustrated sepia plates; introductory note by Brooks Atkinson, and a foreword by the author's sister Isabel Wilder. Olive green leather with gilt designs to front, back and spine; all edges gilt, peach satin end papers, and silk bookmark. Laid in "Notes from the Editors" booklet. In fine, unread condition.
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- Back Lane Books (Member of IOBA) (CA)
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- 4700
- Title
- The Alcestiad, or, A Life in the Sun; The Drunken Sisters
- Author
- Wilder, Thornton
- Book Condition
- Used
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- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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- POETRY AND DRAMA; LITERATURE;
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