W. H. Auden
1907-1973
by Edward Mendelson
ISBN: 0871042649
ISBN-13: 9780871042644
Format: Paperback
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Publisher: New York Public Library
Published date: 1980
Size: 6 x 9 inches
Weight: 0.35 pounds
Pages: 63
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W.H. AUDEN 1907-1973 -AN EXHIBITION FROM THE BERG COLLECTION
Mendelson, Edward
The NY Public Library and Readex Books. 1976. paperback. 0871042649 Paperback, grey paper with red and black lettering, 9" x 6". This is a catalogue for the exhibition of MSS, books, and photos, selected from the Henry W and Albert A Berg collection of English and American literature. With illustrations..... Book VERY GOOD CONDITION, solid and clean. . ( more information)
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W. H. Auden, 1907-1973
Mendelson, Edward
New York, NY, U.S.A.: New York Public Library, 1976 Good Good Good Ex-Library Good ex-library copy with usual markings. In nice shape.. Trade Paperback. Good/Unknown. ( more information)
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