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The English Boy in Japan
William Dalton
Nelson, London · 1858
First Edition. True first edition dated 1858 on title page. Blue cloth illustrated in gilt and with elaborate blind-stamping. 308pp text + 4pp ads for works by Ballantyne.
Frontis and 2 further tissue-guarded plates. Slight spine lean and shelf wear but a perfectly sound copy of this rare juvenile.
Written by Dr Jeremy Parrott, who has the book in his hands. Nothing here is generated from a catalogue record.
Bibliographic detail
| Author | Dalton, William |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Nelson, London |
| Date | 1858 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Condition | Good Plus |
| Stock reference | ab_972219117 |