Excerpt: ..."he did once call on the Almighty, but otherwise his language was beyond reproach." Dear old Billington! Earlier in life he had been with the company on a South African tour, and the wide spaces, the ample life and the boundless opportunities of that vast country appealed to him irresistibly. South Africa had a "call" for him, and he had ambitions, when the time came for him to retire, to settle there. That ambition was never realised. Only the night before he died, while we were in our dressing-room, he ...
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Excerpt: ..."he did once call on the Almighty, but otherwise his language was beyond reproach." Dear old Billington! Earlier in life he had been with the company on a South African tour, and the wide spaces, the ample life and the boundless opportunities of that vast country appealed to him irresistibly. South Africa had a "call" for him, and he had ambitions, when the time came for him to retire, to settle there. That ambition was never realised. Only the night before he died, while we were in our dressing-room, he surprised me with the question, "How would you like to die, Harry?" From a man so little inclined to brood on the morbid the question was strange. I told him I didn't know. I had never, I told him, thought it out, and didn't intend to, either. "But if you had to die," he insisted, "how would you prefer to go?" "Oh! I don't know," I retorted. "Anyhow, we're not going to die just yet." "Well," was his answer, "if I had my way, it would 107 be a good dinner, a bottle of wine, a good cigar, a good joke, and
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Used-Good. Good hardback (no dust jacket) Undated & with no edition stated, but probably a 1922 reprint as gift inscription dated 4/22. Free end papers slightly browned; page fore-edge foxed; spine faded & a little bumped.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. No date stated. Pages foxed. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
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No DOP found, circa 1920. Book has been rebound, cover worn. This book has hardback covers. Ex-library, With usual stamps and markings, In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Unknown Date Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: