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The Clocks of Rondaine And Other Stories
Frank R. Stockton
1892
Charles Scribners Sons : New York
8.5" by 6.5"
x, 174, [18pp.]
SUMMARY
A wonderfully illustrated, first edition if this charming collection of tales by American author and humorist, Frank Stockton.
First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Uncommon
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
This book weighs1 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
US Postage:£ 22.99
EU Postage: £ 16.99
European Postage: £ 17.99
Asia Postage: £ 22.99
Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99
DESCRIPTION
The first edition.
Bound in a smart, contemporary half morocco with marbled paper-covered boards.
This work is comprised of a collection of stories by American author and humorist, Frank R. Stockton, who was best known for his innovative and popular childrens fairy tales from the late nineteenth century.
This particular collection features seven short stories, all of which were written for the enjoyment of children.
Wonderfully illustrated by E. H. Blashfield, W. A. Rogers, D. C. Beard and others. With twenty-four illustrations, collated and complete.
With eighteen pages of publishers advertisements to the rear, including an illustrated title page for The Clocks of Rondaine in brown card.
CONDITION
Bound in a smart, contemporary half morocco with marbled paper-covered boards. Externally, very good indeed, with light rubbing to the extremities and to the head of the front joint. A little discolouration t the extremities of the boards. Internally, firmly bound with bright, clean pages.
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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