[De Morgan (John)] He, a companion to She.
[De Morgan (John)] He, a companion to She. - Image 2
[De Morgan (John)] He, a companion to She. - Image 3
[De Morgan (John)] He, a companion to She.
[De Morgan (John)] He, a companion to She. - Image 2
[De Morgan (John)] He, a companion to She. - Image 3

[De Morgan (John)] He, a companion to She.

£350

Being a History of the Adventures of J. Theodosiu Aristophano on the Island of Rapa Nui in Search of His Immortal Ancestor
New York, Norman L. Munro, 1887.

Munro’s Library, Vol.50, No.721. 8vo. Original pictorial wrappers.

One of two works written anonymously by John De Morgan as parodies to H. Rider Haggard’s novel She.

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Minor toning and dust-soiling, some minor wear to wrappers, but overall very good.

Map and illustrations.

Reginald 04115.

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