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84 Charing Cross Rare Books
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Lewis, Wyndham; Allen, Walton; Ayrton, Michael The Roaring Queen
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Secker and Warburg, 1973. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Signed Limited Edition #18/100. VG 1973 slipcased special edition issued by Secker and Warburg, with signed etching of Lewis by Michael Ayrton. Facing this is the limitation notice, further signed by Mrs Wyndham Lewis, Walton Allen and Michael Ayrton. Slipcase a little warped at top of spine, a little rubbing to case and previous shop label to rear of slipcase, otherwise VG bright and unmarked. Scarce. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 2kg. Category: Fiction; Signed by person(s) connected with book. ISBN: 0436247151. ISBN/EAN: 9780436247156. Inventory No: 097237. Collectable – Very Good Condition. Item #097237 ISBN: 0436247151
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