Marshall (Raymond, pseud. René Lodge Brabazon Raymond) Why Pick on me?
£60
London, Jarrolds, 1951.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket.
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Jacket rubbed at edges, a few closed tears.
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