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1880 Doublets, A Word-Puzzle
London: 1880

The second edition of this word-puzzle guide by Lewis Carroll, who is often cited as the inventor of these 'doublets' or 'word ladders'.

£195.00

Stock Code: 970F11

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1863 The Oyster; Where, How, and When to Find, Breed, Cook, and Eat It
London: 1863

An uncommon monograph on the oyster, the second edition of this work illustrated by Cruikshank.

£250.00

Stock Code: 961P45

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1879 Doublets a Word Puzzle
London: 1879

A scarce, very smart, first edition copy of this word-puzzle guide by Lewis Carroll. Carroll is often cited as the inventor, or at least the popularizer of these 'doublets' or 'word ladders'

£1,200.00

Stock Code: 708L4

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