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The Connoisseur and Other Stories
Walter De La Mare
1926
W. Collins Sons and Co. Ltd : London
9.5" by 6"
(10), 358pp.
SUMMARY
A singed limited edition of this collection of short stories by the notable author Walter de la Mare.
First Edition,Original Binding,Publishers Original Binding,Signed
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
This book weighs0.75 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
US Postage:£ 19.99
EU Postage: £ 15.99
European Postage: £ 16.99
Asia Postage: £ 21.99
Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99
DESCRIPTION
First limited edition of this work. Limited to 250 copies.
Signed by Walter de la Mare to limitation page. Number 122.
Textblock is unopened.
A collection of nine short stories, including Mr. Kempe, Missing, The Connoisseur, Disillusioned, The Nap, Pretty Poll, All Hallows, The Wharf, and The Lost Track - six of these stories were previously unpublished.
All Hallows, included in this collection, is known as one of the best subtle psychological horror stories ever written.
Written by Walter de la Mare, an English poet, short story writer and novelist best known for his works for children.
CONDITION
In the original brown quarter cloth binding with paper to the boards. Externally, excellent with minor shelf wear and the odd small mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Contemporary ink inscription to the front dated 1934.
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine- Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed- Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good- Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good- Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under condition
Good Only- Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair- As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor- Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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