Ross (Margaret) The Downfall of Augustus Hare
£125
London, Museum Press, 1945.
First edition. Oblong 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket.
One of the popular children’s books by a prolific author of the time.
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G+. Jacket with some wear.
Colour plates by the author.
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