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First edition Frank Sargeson.... Joy of the Worm

First edition Frank Sargeson.... Joy of the Worm

Regular price $40.00 NZD
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A novel by the renowned author published in 1969, it is the story of a young school teacher just prior to WWI trying, ultimately in vain, to escape the intellectual domination of a powerful and potent father. 

Published by MacGibbon & Kee, hard cover, nice dust jacket, 159pp 

VG, $40

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