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The English Governess at the Siamese Court : Recollection of six years in the royal palace at Bangkok

The English Governess at the Siamese Court : Recollection of six years in the royal palace at Bangkok

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The English Governess at the Siamese Court : Recollection of six years in the royal palace at Bangkok

by Leonownes, Anna

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London: The Folio Society. 1980. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition in a Very Good Slipcase. Gilt titles on the spine are a little rubbed, some fingermarks to pale slipcase. Introduced by Robin Duke. Illustrations from the first edition, engraved from photographs presented to the author by the King of Siam. 234 pages. First published in 1870. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . 1st thus. Hardback.

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Adelaide Booksellers AU (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
The English Governess at the Siamese Court : Recollection of six years in the royal palace at Bangkok
Author
Leonownes, Anna
Format/Binding
Hardback
Book Condition
Used -
Edition
1st thus
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
The Folio Society
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1980
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