Capital of Happiness. Lord Grey of Fallodon and the Charm of Birds.
by Karpinsky, Jan:
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Michael Joseph, 1984 First edition thus: a selection of Lord Grey's writing selected and introduced by Jan Karpinsky. Signed by the author on front pastedown. HB. Cloth and dustjacket. 192pp. With vignette woodcut illustrations by Robert Gibbins, a photo and a caricature of Grey. Extensive texts by the editor, as well as Grey's writings. Preface by Lord Home, who contributes brief vivid memories of Grey at Fallodon. Lightly bumped cover edges, small mark top closed edge. Gift inscription on flyleaf. Jacket has old faint water stains around spine, rubbed edges and spine. Very Good in Very Good protected jacket.
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Details
- Bookseller
- David Ford Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 23069
- Title
- Capital of Happiness. Lord Grey of Fallodon and the Charm of Birds.
- Author
- Karpinsky, Jan:
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London: Michael Joseph, 1984
- Bookseller catalogs
- Biography;
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About the Seller
David Ford Books
Biblio member since 2006
Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk
About David Ford Books
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David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books through their book sales and at bookfair throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust wrappers are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.
David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books through their book sales and at bookfair throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust wrappers are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.
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- First Edition
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