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The Diary of a Country Parson (Folio Society)
by Woodforde, James (sel. David Hughes; illus. Ian Stephens)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine, Folio edition in maroon slipcase, marbled boards, blue buckram spine
- Seller
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Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Folio Society, 1992. 1st thus. h/b. Fine, Folio edition in maroon slipcase, marbled boards, blue buckram spine. 8vo: crown (200 x 140 / 8"" x 5_""). Parson Woodforde's diary provides an unrivalled portrayal of traditional rural life in Georgian England, but it is the diarist's humour and unpretentiousness which ensure its continuing place among the classics of English literature.
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- Bookseller
- Inklings & Yarnspinners
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- IYC132775
- Title
- The Diary of a Country Parson (Folio Society)
- Author
- Woodforde, James (sel. David Hughes; illus. Ian Stephens)
- Format/Binding
- H/b
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine, Folio edition in maroon slipcase, marbled boards, blue buckram spine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st thus
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Folio Society
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1992
- Pages
- 445
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1st thus, memoir, history, Woodforde, Folio
- Bookseller catalogs
- 2nd-hand books;
- Size
- 8vo: crown (200 x 140 / 8\"\" x 5_\"\")
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- Folio
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- Fine
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- Buckram
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- 1st Thus
- This indicates that this is not the first appearance of a book in print, but that this is the first appearance in a...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....