London: Chatto & Windus, 1949. First Edition. Clarke Hutton. Clarke Hutton. First Edition. HUNTING THE FAIRIES the gentle humour of an older time and an upper class.

"HUNTING THE FAIRIES is a 1949 comedy novel by the British writer Compton Mackenzie. It features some of the characters who had previously appeared in The Monarch of the Glen." Wikipedia

First edition. Hardcover. Jacket design by Clarke Hutton. 281 pp.
Clean green cloth hardcover boards with gilt lettering on spine. Edges of boards rubbed. Clipped dust jacket has several tears and chipping. Some foxing and scuffing on the edges.

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Bookseller: TBCL The Book Collection Library (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 33071
Title: HUNTING THE FAIRIES
Author: Mackenzie, Compton
Illustrator: Clarke Hutton
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Chatto & Windus
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1949
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