Tynan (Katharine) Haroun of London
£225
London, Collins, [1927].
First edition. 8vo. Original blue cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 7/6.
A modern reworking of the Arabian Nights by popular Irish author Tynan – scarce in the jacket.
In stock
Cloth slightly bumped, otherwise very good; jacket a little rubbed with a few minor chips, otherwise very good.
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