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(GOLDSMITH, OLIVER.) Prior, James.
The Life of Oliver Goldsmith.
2 vol-
umes extended to 6. Extra-illustrated chiefly with portraits. Also views, title pages,
Autograph Letters Signed, folding maps, etc. 8vo, contemporary
1
/
2
teal calf over marbled
boards, spines gilt in compartments with two morocco lettering pieces, top edges gilt,
bound by D. Cruse, with their ticket; spines uniformly faded, overall light rubbing;
London: John Murray, 1837
[800/1,200]
Portraits are mostly of Goldsmith and other writers, plus Royalty, clergy, etc. Other insertions
are views (some folding), theatrical playbills, title pages, autograph letters, etc. In all more than
300 insertions.
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GREENE, GRAHAM.
This Gun
For Hire.
8vo, original green-decorated
tan cloth, toned, spine tips slightly frayed;
dust jacket, spine panel head chipped with
title partly lost, other small chips and short
closed tears, numerous tape mends to
verso; endpapers toned, abrasion to rear
pastedown from removed label; collector’s
clamshell box.
NewYork: Doubleday, Doran, 1936
[800/1,200]
FIRST AMERICAN EDITION
,
published one
month before the first English edition that was
published as “A Gun For Sale.” Scarce in
jacket.Wobbe A12b.
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