Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats
by Eliot, T. S
- Used
- very good
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
-
Portland, Oregon, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: Faber and Faber, 1939. Advance Proof; First Edition. Very Good. Advance proof of the first British edition of T. S. Eliot's whimsical collection of poems about feline psychology and sociology. Bound in publisher's original yellow wraps printed in black. Typed title label to spine over old handwritten title. Very Good with soiling and light creasing. A very scarce format of this beloved collection of poetry. Eliot wrote these poems in the 1930s and included them, under his assumed name "Old Possum", in letters to his godchildren.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140944049
- Title
- Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats
- Author
- Eliot, T. S
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Advance Proof; First Edition
- Publisher
- Faber and Faber
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1939
- Bookseller catalogs
- Poetry;
Terms of Sale
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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