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A Prefect's Uncle.

Stock Code 108747

London, Adam & Charles Black, 1903

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The author's uncommon second book, here in the earliest issue.

First edition, first impression, first issue of the author's second book (with advertisement for The Pothunters on verso of half-title, 1903 date on title and no further advertisements); 8vo; publisher's device to title, frontispiece and 7 plates by R. Noel Pocock, publisher's pictorial red cloth printed in blue, black and cream, titles to spine gilt, small nail hole to rear board effecting the final few margins, ownership inscription to front free endpaper, spine a little cocked and with a short split to the front joint, generally somewhat rubbed and faded. Very good.

McIlvaine A2a.
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A Prefect's Uncle.

WODEHOUSE, P.G.

Stock code: 108747

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