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Gallon The Man Who Knew Better Constable · 1901

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The Man Who Knew Better

Tom Gallon
Constable, London · 1901

First Edition. First edition of this celebrated story, subtitled 'A Christmas Dream'. Gallon was a great admirer and imitator of Dickens' Christmas Books, this being the best example.In original sage green cloth with cover illustration and lettering in dark green. 342pp text with numerous illustrations by Gordon Browne and publisher's integral ads at rear.

Minor scuffing to covers and almost invisible repair to split along one spine hinge. A good or better copy of a most uncommon book. Gordon Browne (illustrator).

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AuthorGallon, Tom
PublisherConstable, London
Date1901
EditionFirst Edition
BindingHardcover
ConditionGood Plus
Stock referenceab_9226474363

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