Dive into the rich history of English literature with this collectible reference book —
The Oxford Companion to English Literature
, compiled and edited by Sir Paul Harvey, revised by Dorothy Eagle. This is the
fourth edition
, published in
1967
by Oxford University Press.
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Item Features:
Title:
The Oxford Companion to English Literature
Editor:
Sir Paul Harvey
Edition:
Fourth (1967)
Publisher:
Oxford at the Clarendon Press
Format:
Hardcover with original dust jacket
Pages:
Approx. 1000+ (indexed alphabetically A–Z)
Language:
English
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Condition: Used – Good to Very Good
Original dust jacket present with
visible edge wear, small tears, and creases
, particularly at the spine (see photos).
Hardcover in good solid shape with minor shelf wear.
Pages are
clean and intact
, some age-related yellowing and spotting as expected for its age.
Inner binding is strong.
Includes a
vintage green satin ribbon bookmark
with religious text from a previous owner (a charming bonus for collectors of ephemera).
📚 This volume is a
treasure trove for literary enthusiasts, students, teachers, and researchers
, offering detailed biographical entries, literary terminology, author histories, and cross-referenced information.
🎁 Perfect for:
English literature collections
University libraries or study references
Vintage book lovers and collectors of Oxford reference works
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Postage:
Will be securely packed and shipped via Royal Mail or courier.