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The Works of John Galsworthy, 21 volumes, Manaton Edition, signed by the author in deluxe bindings: The Forsyte Saga (3 vols.) - Plays (4 vols.) - Freelands - Country House - Quality - Patrician - Burning Spear - Five Tales - Dark Flower - The Inn of Tranquility / Poems - Commentary - Villa Rubein - Saint's Progress - Fraternity - The Island Pharisees - Beyond
by Galsworthy, John
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- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Near Fine/No Jacket
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London: Heinemann, 1923. Limited ed. Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket. 21 volumes (1-21) from a set of 30., 1923, the Manaton Edition. Signed by Galsworthy in Volume 1 of the Forsyte Saga. Number 97 of 500 sets. In contemporary full leather bindings by The Harcourt Bindery in Boston. Hardcover 8vos., bound in full deep purple morocco with gilt borders and accents, 5 raised bands on the spine, teg, leather and gilt dentelles and silk endpapers. Near Fine. Spine color has mellowed to a dark brown, but the leather is otherwise fresh and bold. Absolutely minor rubbing to the boards and general shelfwear. Tight bindings. Excellent, clean contents. Volume 1-21 (of a 30 volume set). Titles include: The Forsyte Saga (3 vols.) - Plays (4 vols.) - Freelands - Country House - Quality - Patrician - Burning Spear - Five Tales - Dark Flower - The Inn of Tranquility / Poems - Commentary - Villa Rubein - Saint's Progress - Fraternity - The Island Pharisees - Beyond. Please inquire for International or Expedited postage rates. Digital images available upon request.
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- The Works of John Galsworthy, 21 volumes, Manaton Edition, signed by the author in deluxe bindings: The Forsyte Saga (3 vols.) - Plays (4 vols.) - Freelands - Country House - Quality - Patrician - Burning Spear - Five Tales - Dark Flower - The Inn of Tranquility / Poems - Commentary - Villa Rubein - Saint's Progress - Fraternity - The Island Pharisees - Beyond
- Author
- Galsworthy, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited ed
- Publisher
- Heinemann
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1923
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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