Platt (Charles) Popular Superstitions
£225
London, Herbert Jenkins, 1925.
First edition. Inscribed presentation copy from the author. 8vo. Original green cloth. Dust-jackets, priced 2/6.
Cool jacket artwork on this uncommon work in the original jacket, inscribed by the author on the half-title.
In stock
Some foxing; cloth very good; jacket a little rubbed and toned, but overall very good.
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