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Esther Forbes, A Mirror for Witches

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Item Details

Description

Esther Forbes, "A Mirror for Witches", Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston and New York, 1928. With woodcuts by Robert Gibbings. 1st edition signed by the author and numbered 161 out of 200 copies printed. 9-1/4 in x 6-1/2 in.

Condition

Some wear to cover.

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Esther Forbes, A Mirror for Witches

Name: Esther Forbes, A Mirror for Witches
SKU: 58560176
Price: 70 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $50 - $100

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