The Happy Dream. An essay.
by Priestley, J.B
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- Hardcover
- Signed
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About This Item
Andoversford: The Whittington Press, 1976. ONE OF 400 COPIES, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, 4to, pp. [viii], 35, [3]. Original quarter black cloth, marbled boards, spine lettered in gilt, top edge gilt, others untrimmed, original black slipcase. A few faint marks to slipcase and binding, else fine. The signed and limited edition of one of J.B. Priestley’s (1894-1984) final works of prose, differentiating and exploring the various types of dreams.
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- Bookseller
- McNaughtan's Bookshop (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6022
- Title
- The Happy Dream. An essay.
- Author
- Priestley, J.B
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Whittington Press
- Place of Publication
- Andoversford
- Date Published
- 1976
- Keywords
- Philosophy Essays Signed Limited Edition
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