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Tolkien's gown and other stories of great authors and rare books / Rick Gekoski

by Rick Gekoski

Based on a BBC Radio 4 series, this collection features anecdotes regarding the acquisition and sale of rare editions by iconic authors. It explores the history and market value of significant literary works from writers including Tolkien, Orwell and Hemingway.

Accession 28487 ISBN 184119929X Publisher —
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