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Sleeveless Errand
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Sleeveless Errand

by Norah C. James

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Used - Near Fine
Edition
First Edition
Published
1929
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Scarce. Likely one of just a few published copies of the British edition in existence. Hardcover Near Fine. No DJ. First edition of author's first book. Banned very shortly after publication. Suppressed in England on March 4, 1929. As a result, there is likely only a handful of copies remaining. In fact, the copy in the British Library is one… Read more about this item
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Thackerayana: Notes & anecdotes illustrated by nearly six hundred sketches.
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Thackerayana: Notes & anecdotes illustrated by nearly six hundred sketches.

by William Makepeace Thackeray

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Used - Near Fine
Edition
First Edition
Published
1875
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First Edition. First Issue. Rare. This edition was suppressed, as it contained copyright matter, and was reissued with alterations in the the text, and the third line of the title changed to "Illustrated by Hundreds of Sketches." The reissue contained 494 pp., (instead of 492). Grolier No. 68, pp. 86-87. Rebound in 3/4 morocco. Lacking 24 page catalogue of… Read more about this item
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