TEA AT THE ABBEY
by VULLIAMY, C.E
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- First
- Condition
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Western Australia, Australia
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About This Item
London, Michael Joseph first edition - h/c in d.j. Here is another of Vulliamy's merrily macabre inventions. The University and the Country House provide most of the leading or mis-leading characters; the Police (though sometimes deceived) are genially astute and the Magistrates' Court, where the decisive action takes place. 192 x 130mm., pp. 224, contents v.g.+ in d.j. very slight rubbing spine & edges, closed tear back (top), price clipped, very bright & colourful front cover designed by Broom Lynne, v.g.+.
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Details
- Bookseller
- EUREKA AUSTRALIANA BOOKS
(AU)
- Bookseller Inventory #
- 04fda062a0604640feae59bd
- Title
- TEA AT THE ABBEY
- Author
- VULLIAMY, C.E
- Book condition
- Used
- Edition
- first edition - h/c in d.j.
- Publisher
- London, Michael Joseph
- Date published
- 1961
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