The Cat of Bubastes
by G. A. Henty
- Editions tracked
- 1
- First edition
- Blackie, 1888
The first edition of The Cat of Bubastes by G. A. Henty was published in London by Blackie in 1888. We track 1 edition.
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- 167 on Open Library, 157 in English
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The first edition of The Cat of Bubastes by G. A. Henty was published in London by Blackie in 1888.
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