Marshall (Archibald) The Lady of the Manor
£75
London, Collins, [1932].
First edition, first impression. Signed by the author on title-page. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 7/6.
Uncommon, especially signed.
In stock
Light foxing; minor mottling to cloth; jacket with some tanning and spotting, some minor wear to spine ends and fore-corners.
Jacket artwork by Biro.
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