Fashionable Philosophy and Other Sketches
by Laurence Oliphant
- Used
- Good
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1887. First edition. Paperback. Good. 6.5" by 5". None. An anthology of four short tales by Laurence Oliphant, a very scarce first edition. The first edition of this very scarce work.An anthology of four short tales by Laurence Oliphant, with fantastical themes.Including 'Fashionable Philosophy', 'The Brigand's Bride: A Tale of Southern Italy', 'The Sisters of Thibet', and 'Adolphus: A Comedy of Affinities'. By Laurence Oliphant, a mystic and diplomat.Two pages of adverts to the rear. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, generally smart. Light spots and age-toning to the wraps. A little wear and loss to the backstrip, and a small amount of lifting. Minor edge wear to the dust wrapper. Front hinge is starting but firm. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots. Good
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 905P8
- Title
- Fashionable Philosophy and Other Sketches
- Author
- Laurence Oliphant
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- William Blackwood and Sons
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh and London
- Date Published
- 1887
- Size
- 6.5" by 5"
- Keywords
- Fashionable Philosophy and Other Sketches Fashionable Philosophy laurence oliphant short stories Fashionable Philosophy
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Rooke Books
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BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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