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Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 21059134-n
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Every letter contains a miniature story, and here are some of the greatest. From Oscar Wilde's unconventional method of using the mail to cycling enthusiast Reginald Bray's quest to post himself, Simon Garfield uncovers a host of stories that capture the enchantment of this irreplaceable art (with a supporting cast including Pliny the Younger, Ted Hughes, Virginia Woolf, Napoleon Bonaparte, Lewis Carroll, Jane Austen, David Foster Wallace and the Little Red-Haired Girl).There is also a brief history of the letter-writing guide, with instructions on when and when not to send fish as a wedding gift. And as these accounts unfold, so does the tale of a compelling wartime correspondence that shows how the simplest of letters can change the course of a life.To the Letter is a wonderful celebration of letters in every form, and a passionate rallying cry to keep writing. From Simon Garfield, the bestselling author of On the Map and Just my Type, comes a wonderful journey through the history of letter-writing and our relationship with the mail. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780857868619
Book Description Condition: New. pp. 464 Illus. Seller Inventory # 95252435
Book Description paperback. Condition: New. Language: ENG. Seller Inventory # 9780857868619
Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. The paperback outing of this engaging and enlightening history of letter-writing and our relationship with the mail, from the bestselling author of Just My Type and On the Map. Seller Inventory # B9780857868619
Book Description Soft Cover. Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9780857868619
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 464 pages. 7.80x5.08x1.10 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __0857868616
Book Description Condition: New. From Oscar Wilde's unconventional method of using the mail to cycling enthusiast Reginald Bray's quest to post himself, this title uncovers a host of stories that capture the enchantment of this irreplaceable art (with a supporting cast including Pliny the Younger, Ted Hughes, Virginia Woolf, Napoleon Bonaparte, Lewis Carroll, Jane Austen). Num Pages: 464 pages, illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: DN; DQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 137 x 30. Weight in Grams: 314. . 2012. Main. Paperback. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780857868619
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Book Description Condition: New. From Oscar Wilde's unconventional method of using the mail to cycling enthusiast Reginald Bray's quest to post himself, this title uncovers a host of stories that capture the enchantment of this irreplaceable art (with a supporting cast including Pliny the Younger, Ted Hughes, Virginia Woolf, Napoleon Bonaparte, Lewis Carroll, Jane Austen). Num Pages: 464 pages, illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: DN; DQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 137 x 30. Weight in Grams: 314. . 2012. Main. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9780857868619