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The Worlds Bane and Other Stories
Phyllis E. Bentley
1918
T. Fisher Unwin : London
7.5" by 5"
[6], 7-117, [1pp]
SUMMARY
A very scarce first edition of Phyllis Bentleys first work, a charming short story collection.
First Edition,Publishers Original Binding,Very Scarce
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs0.5 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
US Postage:£ 15.99
EU Postage: £ 13.99
European Postage: £ 14.99
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Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99
DESCRIPTION
The first edition of this work.
A very scarce work.
Four allegorical short stories by Phyllis Bentley, her first published work.
Bentley was an English novelist known for her regional novels set in Yorkshire.
CONDITION
In the original publishers quarter cloth binding with paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. A little rubbing and some light marks to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Spine is a little discoloured. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some spots.
Overall Condition: Very Good
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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