Savrola: A Tale of the Revolution in Laurania

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Lot #42Savrola: A Tale of the Revolution in Laurania

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$406.25

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Sale 421: Fine & Rare Books & Manuscripts (#421) 02/08/2010 1:00 PM PST Closed
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Description

Title:

Savrola: A Tale of the Revolution in Laurania

Author:

Churchill, Winston Spencer

Place Published:

London

Publisher:

Longmans, Green and Co.

Date Published:

1900

Description:

ix, 345 + [2] ad pp. Original green cloth lettered in gilt. First English Edition.

A novel which represents Churchill's only attempt at full-length fiction. Publication of the American edition preceded the English by about ten days; the book was typeset in Boston, with two sets of electroplates made, one being shipped to Britain, the other remaining in Boston. The title-page was reset for the English edition, and the printer's imprint added. Woods A3(b).

Condition:

Spine leaning, some light wear at edges; early owner's name on front flyleaf, foxing; very good.

Item#:

207123

Headline:

Winston Churchill Savrola First English Edition
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