The Devil and the Floral Dance
by D. M. Thomas
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Indeed
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: Robson Books, 1978. First edition. Hardback. Very Good Indeed. 8" by 6". John Astrop. First edition of this illustrated work telling the story of the ancient Cornish town of Helston on one special day. First edition of this work. The illustrated story of the Flora - Day of the Flowers - in the ancient Cornish town of Helston. Legend says that the Flora was begun to celebrate the victory of St Michael over the Devil. Written by Donald Michael Thomas, a British poet, novelist, biographer and playwright. Illustrated by John Astrop, an astrologer, lecturer and children's book illustrator. Hardback. Externally excellent with minor shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout with slight age toning to the extremities. Very Good Indeed
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 839T42
- Title
- The Devil and the Floral Dance
- Author
- D. M. Thomas
- Illustrator
- John Astrop
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Indeed
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Robson Books
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1978
- Size
- 8" by 6"
- Keywords
- Devil Floral Illustrated Thomas Floral
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About the Seller
Rooke Books
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BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- Shelf Wear
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