Wesley (Mary) The Camomile Lawn
£95
London, Macmillan, 1984.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original red boards. Dust-jacket, priced £8.95.
In stock
Ownership markings to front pastedown; a very good copy; slight sunning to jacket spine.
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