Click here to see our other books!
Staying On
Paul Scott
1977
Heinemann : London
9" by 6"
[4], 215pp
SUMMARY
The first edition, first printing of Paul Scott's award winning novel set in India after independence in 1947.
First Edition,Publishers' Original Binding,With Dustwrapper
Overall Condition: Near Fine
This book weighs 0.75 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 edition, first impression of Staying On by Paul Scott in original publisher's cloth binding with the original clipped dust wrapper.
The novel is set in India after Indian independence in 1947. Its protagonists, who first appeared in Scott's well known Raj Quartet series, are the last remaining British couple living in the town of Pankot. It was adapted into a television film in 1980.
Paul Scott was an English novelist who was posted in India during World War II. This is the clear inspiration for many of his famous works.
CONDITION
In original publisher's cloth binding with clipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent. The dust wrapper is slightly worn to the extremities and there is some minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean.
Overall Condition: Near Fine Near Fine
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.
GUARANTEE
We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions.
Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL.
If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected.
Please note we cannot accept USD cheques