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The Violet Book - 1913 1st thus

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Very presentable copy of a scarce book on violet culture. The Violet Book by A. and D. Allen-Brown. Pub. 1913 by John Lane the Bodley Head (London), John Lane Co. (New York) and Bell and Cockburn (Toronto) (first thus). Covers clean with two small, light marks near bottom front. Tips rubbed (two tips just barely starting to peak through). Spine ends rubbed with edges just starting to peak through. Gilt titling and design on cover and spine still vivid. Nice appearing book. Ten color plates (all present) plus other illustrations. Inscription on ffep. Interior near fine with just a tiny bit of toning. 5.25 x 7.125. 109 pp. plus catalog at end.

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