THE ADVENTURES OF ROMNEY PRINGLE
Published by LONDON WARD, LOCK, AND CO. LTD PUB 1902., 1902
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: JOHN LUTSCHAK BOOKS, BURLINGTON, WI, U.S.A.JOHN LUTSCHAK BOOKS
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- THE ADVENTURES OF ROMNEY PRINGLE
- Author
- ASHDOWN, CLIFFORD (R. AUSTIN FREEMAN & DR. JOHN JAMES PITCAIRN)
- Publisher
- LONDON WARD, LOCK, AND CO. LTD PUB 1902.
- Publication year
- 1902
- Dust jacket
- Dust Jacket Included
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- 1st Edition
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