Rab and His Friends
by John Brown
- Used
- good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
-
BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Edinburgh : Edmonston and Douglas , 1872. Paperback. Good. 7" by 5". Not Stated . John Brown's popular story of a loving Scottish mastiff named Rab. John Brown's most well known and appreciated work of fiction, originally published in 1859. Popular in the nineteenth century, this little volume tells the story of Rab, loyal and loving mastiff in Edinburgh, and his master Doctor James Syme. Written by Dr John Brown, Scottish physician and essayist. Illustrated with charming plates throughout. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally generally sound with shelf wear, considerable loss to spine. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting scattered to the leaves. Illustrated with charming plates. Good
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 818A53
- Title
- Rab and His Friends
- Author
- John Brown
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Edmonston and Douglas
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh
- Date Published
- 1872
- Size
- 7" by 5"
- Keywords
- dog pets story john brown pets
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Rooke Books
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BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- Spine
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- Leaves
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- Shelf Wear
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