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1966 I Go By Sea, I Go By Land

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An uncommon to see signed novel by P. L. Travers, a touching war novel inscribed by Travers. The author's presentation copy, signed to the recto of the front endpaper, 'Mary Cadogan, from P. L. Travers, 1976'. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. 'I Go By Sea, I Go By Land' follows the young Sabrina Lind as she and her brother are made to leave England and find safety in America during the early days of World War Two. Written by P. L. Travers, who is best known for creating the character Mary Poppins. Mary Cadogan was an author who wrote biographies on Richmal Crompton and Charles Hamilton The first Evergreen Library edition. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the extremities and to the head and tail of the spine. Author's inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Light edge wear to the dust wrapper, with a closed tear to the tail of the front wrap. A few light handling marks to the dust wrapper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Overall: Fine
  • Creator:
    P. L. Travers (Author)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 1 in (2.54 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1966
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  • Seller Location:
    Bath, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 895P211stDibs: LU8925239342702

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