Le Fanu (Sheridan) In a Glass Darkly
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London, Peter Davies, 1929.
First Ardizzone edition. 8vo. Original black cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 12/6.
In stock
A very good copy; jacket a little chipped at corners, but overall very good.
Illustrated by Edward Ardizzone.
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