Author: Elspeth Briggs
Title: Another Unicorn
Description: Oxford , The Alden Press Ltd. 1954. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce first edition copy of this historical novel by Elspeth Briggs. A very scarce first edition. In a cloth binding with the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper. With an illustrated title page and twenty-one vignette illustrations. Collated complete. Set in the 17th century, during the English Civil War, this book tells the story of a soldier who is transported to the Dorset countryside to live amidst the troubles and distresses of a Royalist household. This book explores the natural affinity between honourable men, whatever their class or bringing. Elspeth Briggs is commonly known due to her sister, Katharine Briggs. Katharine Briggs was a folklorist and writer well regarded for her works, 'The Anatomy of Puck' and 'A Dictionary of British Folk-Tales in the English Language&apos. In a full cloth binding. Externally, very smart with only light shelf wear. The original unclipped dust wrapper is in near fine condition. Some light shelf wear and fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean with a few scattered spots. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine/Near Fine.
Keywords: English Civil War John Palmer Katharine Briggs 17th century John Palmer Not Stated
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Title: Another Unicorn
Description: Oxford , The Alden Press Ltd. 1954. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce first edition copy of this historical novel by Elspeth Briggs. A very scarce first edition. In a cloth binding with the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper. With an illustrated title page and twenty-one vignette illustrations. Collated complete. Set in the 17th century, during the English Civil War, this book tells the story of a soldier who is transported to the Dorset countryside to live amidst the troubles and distresses of a Royalist household. This book explores the natural affinity between honourable men, whatever their class or bringing. Elspeth Briggs is commonly known due to her sister, Katharine Briggs. Katharine Briggs was a folklorist and writer well regarded for her works, 'The Anatomy of Puck' and 'A Dictionary of British Folk-Tales in the English Language&apos. In a full cloth binding. Externally, very smart with only light shelf wear. The original unclipped dust wrapper is in near fine condition. Some light shelf wear and fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean with a few scattered spots. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine/Near Fine.
Keywords: English Civil War John Palmer Katharine Briggs 17th century John Palmer Not Stated
Price: GBP 115.00 = appr. US$ 164.22 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 829G24
- Book number: 829G24
See more books from our catalog: Modern Fiction