The Ghost of Monsieur Scarron
by Lewis, Janet
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- Hardcover
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About This Item
London: Victor Gollancz LTD. 1959. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition in Good [price clipped] Dustjacket - now protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. The price clipped dustjacket is age-toned at spine and lightly chipped at edges. Gift inscription to front free endpaper. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 378 pages. A fascinating study of intrigue, passion, and political treachery set in the France of Louis XIV, and of a famous miscarriage of justice. The author was a noted American poet, novelist and librettist. . 1st UK Edition. Hardback.
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- Bookseller
- Adelaide Booksellers (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- BIB182329
- Title
- The Ghost of Monsieur Scarron
- Author
- Lewis, Janet
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used -
- Edition
- 1st UK Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Victor Gollancz LTD
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1959
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature; Modern 1st;
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