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The Land of Heart’s Desire
William Butler Yeats. T.Fisher Unwin, 1894.
First edition, title illustration by Aubrey Beardsley, advertisement leaf at end, printed wrappers with repeat of title illustration on upper cover, ink ownership inscription on upper cover, covers very slightly foxed, spine a little chipped, [Wade 10], 8vo,
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![The Land of Heart’s Desire
William Butler Yeats. T.Fisher Unwin, 1894.
First edition, title illustration by Aubrey Beardsley, advertisement leaf at end, printed wrappers with repeat of title illustration on upper cover, ink ownership inscription on upper cover, covers very slightly foxed, spine a little chipped, [Wade 10], 8vo,](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvcapxJnQD1qabm59o1_500.jpg)