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Morton (Anthony) Versus the Baron
£250
London, Sampson, Low, Marston, [1940].
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 7/6.
‘The Baron Comes Back!’. When John Mannering (“The Baron”) is offered a superb set of diamonds, he faces a dilemma…
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A very good copy; jacket with minor edge wear and some minor loss to spine ends.
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