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Dix (Maurice B.) Emily Coulton Dies
£150
London, Ward, Lock, 1936.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original brown cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 7/6.
A scarce book in dust-jacket. A tale of poison.
In stock
Ink name and browning to front free endpaper; cloth very good; jacket a little creased and chipped, a few minor tears, otherwise very good.
Jacket artwork by Nina Miller Davidson.
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