V.S. Pritchett, The Spanish Virgin, first edition, 1930
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V.S. Pritchett, The Spanish Virgin, first edition, 1930

Pritchett (V.S.) The Spanish Virgin

£295

London, Ernest Benn, 1930.

First edition. 8vo. Original black cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 7s6d.

A favourite collection of short stories from the revered V.S. Pritchett.

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A very good copy; jacket partly browned and frayed at spine.

Jacket artwork by Mary Adshead.

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