HANDBELL RINGING
Fletcher, C. W.
Published by J. Curwen and Sons, 1888
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First edition hardback, undated the date taken from library records. The blue cloth binding has bumped corners and is worn and dull, It is sound with everything well bound in. The endpapers have an owner's inscription and some foxing. There is some e dge foxing throughout and some marginal fingermarks in places in the text. [4] + Musical notation, 137 +[1]. Seller Inventory # GEN7660
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Title: HANDBELL RINGING
Publisher: J. Curwen and Sons, 1888
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
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