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Author: TOWN, Laurence
Published by: Faber &Faber (London, 1968)
8vo, 297p, line drawings throughout. Blue cloth, gilt lettered to spine. d/w. A comprehensive guide to equipment and all aspects of forwarding and finishing by an experienced teacher.
Former owner’s name in ink to ffep, but otherwise a clean, crisp copy. Minor rubs to binding.
Cat. ref.: 46
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