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Robert Frost. I: The Early Years, 1874-1915. II: The Years of Triumph, 1915-1938. III: The Later Years, 1938-1963
by THOMPSON, Lawrance; R. H. Winnick
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- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Winchester, Virginia, United States
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About This Item
New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1966-1976. First Editions. First Printings. Three octavo volumes (24cm), uniformly bound in brick red cloth, each with original pictorial dust jacket; [xvi],468pp. Former owner's name neatly inked to front free endpaper of all three volumes. Minimal rubbing and wear; a uniformly Near Fine set. All three jackets are unclipped, with occasional short tears and attendant creases, Very Good.
The entirety of Thompson's magisterial biography of Frost, still one of the standard references on the poet's life and work. The final volume was completed by R.H. Winnick following Thompson's death in 1973.
The entirety of Thompson's magisterial biography of Frost, still one of the standard references on the poet's life and work. The final volume was completed by R.H. Winnick following Thompson's death in 1973.
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- Bookseller
- Lorne Bair Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 64125
- Title
- Robert Frost. I: The Early Years, 1874-1915. II: The Years of Triumph, 1915-1938. III: The Later Years, 1938-1963
- Author
- THOMPSON, Lawrance; R. H. Winnick
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Editions
- Publisher
- Holt, Rinehart and Winston
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1966-1976
- Bookseller catalogs
- Modern Poetry;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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About the Seller
Lorne Bair Rare Books
Biblio member since 2006
Winchester, Virginia
About Lorne Bair Rare Books
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- Fine
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- Rubbing
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