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Crocodile Tears

by Barrowman, M. E. [Marguerite Emily]

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N.p.: N.p. 1939. Oblong 8vo.Illustrated. Unpaginated [38pp.]. Original pictorial parchment-paper covered boards. Printed text on 20 leaves with 18 facing original hand-coloured and hand-drawn illustrations. Story of a boy who catches a crocodile, who then sheds crocodile tears to dupe the boy. First leaf states : To Gavin from his Mummy 1939. Gavin is presumed to be Gavin Renfrew Barrowman, born in 1933 in Kuala Lumpur. The author is presumed to be Marguerite Emily Barrowman (nee Burn) born in 1901, the daughter of Sir Joseph and Lady Burn. No copies on COPAC, Worldcat, etc. Presumed unique copy. . Good. Boards. 1939.

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Bookseller
Foster Books - Stephen Foster, ABA, ILAB, PBFA GB (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #
60849
Title
Crocodile Tears
Author
Barrowman, M. E. [Marguerite Emily]
Format/Binding
Boards
Book Condition
Used - Good
Quantity Available
1
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
N.p. 1939
Place of Publication
N.p.
Date Published
1939
Size
Oblong 8vo.Illustrated
Keywords
Barrowman,Crocodile Tears
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Illustrated; Children's;

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