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But the booklet had a fair success with that public for which it was designed; and I have come across some evidences of a second venture of the same sort, now unprocurable.

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 7 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis

Thousands of new-comers poured into the country on the strength of the gold discoveries; materials and provisions of all kinds were almost unprocurable and stood at famine prices; and consequently we—the transport-riders—reaped a golden harvest.

From Jock of the Bushveld by Fitzpatrick, Percy, Sir

Orelli's brochure of 1821 seems to be unprocurable.

From Five Stages of Greek Religion by Murray, Gilbert

Fresh meat was otherwise unprocurable in Ranga Duar; and an unvaried diet of tinned food was apt to become wearisome, especially as it was not helped out by bread and fresh vegetables.

From The Elephant God by Casserly, Gordon

As might be expected, the original is so scarce as to be unprocurable, and even the reprint is of considerable value.

From Book Collecting: A Guide for Amateurs by Slater, J. Herbert (John Herbert)