The Quest of Alain-Fournier
by Robert Gibson
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
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Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
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About This Item
London: Hamish Hamilton, 1953. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Novelist Alaine-Fronnier vanished mysteriously during the first World War.His fame has grown steadily in France since then and now he is somewhat of a legend. This is a moving biography of the build up and subsequent decline and fall of Youth's ideals. Book in near fine condition with bookseller Blackwell's label on verso of front board. Jacked is near fine + with a slight wave to bottom of front cover, and very minor edge wear to spine ends. Jacket flap shows 21s. price unclipped.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Oshtemo Book Sellers (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000279
- Title
- The Quest of Alain-Fournier
- Author
- Robert Gibson
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- Hamish Hamilton
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1953
- Pages
- 287
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
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