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Brevia: Short Essays and Aphorism


Arthur Helps


Bell & Daldy 1871

Binding:  Hardback  |  Condition: Good  | 

Charming volume of short writings and aphorisms by the author of Friends in Council. Subjects vary from perennial issue to specifics of the time, such as the French Claque and the need to rehabilitate the reputation of st. George. Fine leather binding. Full red leather with raised bands and gilt rolls. All edges gilt, outer dentelles. Elaborate crest to cover. 12mo. 208pp. Previous owner's inscription to front blank. Light foxing to free end-papers. Rubbing to extremities. Light marking, scratch to cover. But contents clean and prim. Binding tight. Good/very good.

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