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Skidmore College “Murder in the Cathedral” TS Eliot poetic drama [1957]
$17.99
“Murder in the Cathedral” by TS Eliot, published in 1957 by Harcourt, Brace and Company.
8vo, vintage cloth wrapped hardcover, 86 pages, marked “Property of Drama Dept. Skidmore College” along with handwritten “Skidmore Drama Dept. #6”.
This is a “good plus” or a little better vintage book with a tight binding and intact hinges. Aside from the marks in the front endpaper mentioned above, there are a few penciled marginal notes or marks here or there. No loose or folded or torn pages. A little bit of light foxing on the outer edge of the text block. Some wear at the board corners and spine head and tail.
Will make for a cool gift for that TS Eliot fan or Skidmore College drama alum in your tribe.
Ships to you carefully packaged.
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| Weight | 48 oz |
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| Dimensions | 10 × 6 × 1 in |
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