Wright (S. Fowler) Dawn
£495
London, George G. Harrap, 1930.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original purple boards. Dust-jacket.
In stock
Minor foxing to extremities; cloth very good; jacket slightly sunned at spine, but overall very good.
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