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Mitchell (Gladys) Faintley Speaking
£75
London, Michael Joseph, 1954.
First edition. 8vo. Original black boards. Dust-jacket, priced 10s6d.
The 27th title in Mitchell’s long-running series featuring the psychoanalyst and amateur sleuth Mrs Bradley.
In stock
Some slight wear and creasing to spine ends and corners, overall VG.
Jacket artwork by Peter Rudland.
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