Castle (Agnes & Egerton) Enchanted Casements
£95
London, Hutchinson, [1923].
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original cloth.
One of several titles written by this husband & wife team, the former an Irish author of considerable literary output, the latter a renowned antiquarian (and swordsman).
In stock
Some light foxing, occasional marking including to title-page, contemporary inscriptions to front free endpaper; some marking and minor rubbing to cloth.
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