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An Original Wager
A Vagabond
Warne, London · 1895
First Edition. Uncommon account, allegedly based on a true story, of an Englishman's efforts to survive in France for 6 weeks by engaging in a variety of sporting pursuits and living solely off his winnings. Wonderful cover art, suggesting that this is a fantasy novel - which it isn't.
Smooth grey linen with polychrome illustration by Michelet and lettering in blue. Uncut edges, decorative end-papers. Minor bumping and soiling but an unusually well-preserved copy of a very scarce work.
G. Michelet (illustrator).
Written by Dr Jeremy Parrott, who has the book in his hands. Nothing here is generated from a catalogue record.
Bibliographic detail
| Author | A Vagabond |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Warne, London |
| Date | 1895 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Stock reference | ab_1236348752 |