A Nest of Tigers. Edith, Osbert and Sacheverell Sitwell in Their Times. Presentation Copy, Inscribed By John Lehmann
by John Lehmann
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Good/Good
- Seller
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Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: MacMillan, 1968. First Edition, First Impression. . Cloth Bound Boards. Good/Good. 1968 first edition, first impression. Inscribed by Author. Size octavo, 294 pages. Orange cloth covered boards wtih gilt titles on black panel on the spine, with the dust jacket. Book condition good, corners and spine ends slightly rubbed, spine and upper and lower edges of covers faded, a few spots to page edges otherwise contents clean. Dust jacket condition good, corners and edges rubbed, crease to front upper corner, a few shelf marks, slightly toned, not price clipped. Inscribed by John Lehmann on the title page; "For Barbara - with all good wishes and love John" From the collection of Jonathan Gili (1943-2004), film-maker, director and collector of various items, especially signed books. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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- Bookseller
- Lazarus Books Limited
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 017495
- Title
- A Nest of Tigers. Edith, Osbert and Sacheverell Sitwell in Their Times. Presentation Copy, Inscribed By John Lehmann
- Author
- John Lehmann
- Format/Binding
- Cloth Bound Boards
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, First Impression.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- MacMillan
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1968
- Keywords
- NON FICTION BIOGRAPHY ENGLISH ENGLAND AUTHORS WRITERS BLOOMSBURY SET LONDON LUVVIES LITERATURE LITERARY CRITICISM STUDY HOGARTH PRESS
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Lazarus Books Limited
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Blackpool, Lancashire
About Lazarus Books Limited
We are a small family business located in Blackpool, England. We stock a varied range of Antiquarian and Collectable Books; Antiquarian Holy Bibles, Fine Bindings, Literature, Poetry, Military, Travel, First Editions, Illustrated, Childrens', Signed Books and more.
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