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An ABC of Nostalgia. From Aspidistras to Zoot Suits
by Turner, E. S
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Condition/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0718123867
- ISBN 13
- 9780718123864
- Seller
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melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
Michael Joseph, London, 1984. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: John Jensen. Preface by author. The text is illustrated with black-and-white cartoons by John Jensen. Pale yellow coloured boards with gilt coloured titles to the back strip. Illustrated dustwrapper, again by John Jensen, with yellow and black coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. As the name would suggest, a trip through memory lane, and an explanation of same. Rubbing of the book edges with a very slight cock of the spine. Very light age toning of the text block edges with some faint foxing to the top text edge. Foxing to the end pages. A little creasing of the dustwrapper edges and rubbing of the panels. Foxing to the fold over panels and a little to the verso of the dustwrapper. A brown stain to the front panel. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. [6], 7 - 245, [3] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: John Jensen. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Sociology & Culture; ISBN: 0718123867. ISBN/EAN: 9780718123864. Inventory No: 0286983. . 9780718123864
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- Bookseller
- Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
(AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0286983
- Title
- An ABC of Nostalgia. From Aspidistras to Zoot Suits
- Author
- Turner, E. S
- Illustrator
- John Jensen
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0718123867
- ISBN 13
- 9780718123864
- Publisher
- Michael Joseph
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1984
- Keywords
- BZDB2 Sociology, societal trends, listing, fads Sociology & Culture; John Jensen Unbranded ISBN: 0718123867 EAN: 9780718123864 Turner, E. S. An ABC of Nostalgia. From Aspidistras to Zoot Suits
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About the Seller
Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
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About Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
General secondhand dealers, with 3 cats.We have two shops, 227 Glenferrie Rd Malvern 3144, Victoria 03 9530 2222 ( open 7 days Midday 'til 5.30 PM)And the other at 666 Glen Huntly Road Caulfield South 03 9523 666 open 11:00 am - 5.00 pm-ish the other 6 days. We seem to specialize in non mainstream stuff but read and stock Science-fiction, fantasy, detective fiction, history, biography and true crime, war, natural history. cooking, children's books and try to avoid current text books.We probably have the largest collection of Science Fiction, Penguins and general crime in Victoria in an open shop ( David has 8 bookcases 900mm x 2200mm of sf and f) ( Penny has 8 bookcases 1200mm x 2400 of sf and f )On shelf each shop has 30,000 plus books and we list over 30000 books online
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