The Autobiography of Arthur Ransome.

Ransome, Arthur.

Published by Jonathan Cape , 1st; edited, with prologue and epilogue by Rupert Hart-Davis, green boards, green jacket with photos of Ransome as an older man and a young boy, 8vo; 364 pp., London, 1976

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CONDITION: Very Good Plus in Very Good jacket; no names, as new but for badly bumped one cm lower top corner, bindery error results in uneven top edge; straight, tight, crisp jacket, not faded on spine but 1 cm strip of foxing on back flap top; unclipped 5.95 pounds. Reference biography, hardback. " The enchantment of his autobiography lies above all in his engagingly humorous and clear-sighted view of a long life, rich in experience, conveyed with the directness and enthusiasm of a child's appreciation of simple things." Published after his and his wife's death. ABE Heritage Seller, since 1996: Search ABE Keyword: oldchildrensbooks. Conservative AB condition grading, secure packing, international shipping.

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• Title: The Autobiography of Arthur Ransome.
• Publisher: Jonathan Cape , 1st; edited, with prologue and epilogue by Rupert Hart-Davis, green boards, green jacket with photos of Ransome as an older man and a young boy, 8vo; 364 pp., London
• Publication Date: 1976
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
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