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A WOMAN OF PASSION The Life of E. Nesbit 1858-1924.
by NESBIT, E. (reference). By Julia Briggs.:
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- Hardcover
- first
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Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
New York, New Amsterdam Books, The Meredith Press, Inc., 1987.. FIRST US EDITION 1987 (same year as UK first), large 8vo, dark green boards gilt, index, bibliography (compiled by Selwyn Goodacre), pages: xx, 473. Illustrated with photos and images from the books. A fascinating account of the life of one of the greatest children's writers, revealed here as a wilful, demanding and adventurous woman who broke all society's rules in her search for love. New unread copy, Fine in Fine DUSTWRAPPER, not price clipped ($27.95). MORE IMAGES ATTACHED TO THIS LISTING, ALL ZOOMABLE, FURTHER IMAGES ON REQUEST. POSTAGE AT COST. A heavy book which may require extra postage.
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- Bookseller
- Roger Middleton
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 43390
- Title
- A WOMAN OF PASSION The Life of E. Nesbit 1858-1924.
- Author
- NESBIT, E. (reference). By Julia Briggs.:
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Place of Publication
- New York, New Amsterdam Books, The Meredith Press, Inc., 1987.
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- E. NESBIT TREASURE SEEKERS RAILWAY CHILDREN REFERENCE BOOK BIOGRAPHY
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