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Crompton Way

Crompton Way

£9.99

About this item

A biographical novel, based on the life of Samuel Crompton, inventor of the spinning mule and unwittingly a founder of the Industrial Revolution, completely against his original intent.

Signed " With every good wish, to Marjorie Unsworth, from the author T.Thomson. September 22nd., 1949."

1948 second impression of 1947 original. With illustrated jacket.

Jacket has some slight general grubbiness. Browning throughout. Marks to outer edges.Binding good.

A readable history for any age.

Added value:
Signed
Author(s):
Thompson, T.
Condition:
Used: good
Dimensions:
12 x 19 cm.
Edition:
1948 second impression
Format:
Hardback
Number of pages:
224
Publisher:
George Allen & Unwin
Title:
Crompton Way

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