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The Fall of Needwood.

Derby: Printed at the Office of J. Drewry. 1808.

4to., pp. 45, [1], without the frontispiece by Landseer, found in some copies only; else a fine copy in contemporary straight-grained red morocco, tooled gilt border, all edges gilt; inscribed ‘From the Author – 1810’ on the title-page; bookplates of Stephen George Kemble and John Sparrow.

£350

Approximately:
US $437  €408

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