Fowler (Ellen Thorneycroft) Sirius and other stories
£195
London, Hodder & Stoughton, 1901.
First edition. 8vo. Title printed in red & black. Original red cloth lettered & decorated in gilt.
An early title by this once hugely popular writer, an English author of popular romances, and a poet and children’s writer.
In stock
Very minor foxing; a little minor bumping, overall a very good example.
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