Thurston (E. Temple) The Rossetti and other tales
£95
London [&c.], Cassell, 1926.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original cloth.
A collection of short stories by an author & playwright best known for his association with mythic tales such as ‘The Wandering Jew’ and ‘The Flying Dutchman’.
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A very good copy.
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