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The Scarlet Herring and Other Stories
His Honour Judge Edward Abbott Parry
1899
Smith, Elder & Co : London
9.5" by 6.5"
xii, 252pp
SUMMARY
Limited edition, signed copy of The Scarlet Herring and other stories.
Limited Edition,Signed
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
Direct from the library of the late Hugh Selbourne MD (1906-1973) a noted book collector and diarist.
Number six of 50 copies printed on to Japanese vellum, and signed by the author.
Illustrated by Athelstan D R Rusden.
A collection of six childrens stories by Edward Abbott Parry.
Edward Abbott Parry was a barrister. He was called to bar in 1885. He wrote several plays and books for children.
CONDITION
In original paper covered boards. Externally, smart. Handling marks to boards. Spine is rubbed and bumping to head and tail of spine. Small ink spill to author name to front board. Internally, firmly bound. Some Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Publishers advertisements from Jarrold & Sons loosely inserted.
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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