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The Idle Demon
Robert Percival Lister
1958
Andre Deutsch : London
8.5" by 5.5"
112pp.
SUMMARY
A well presented first edition of this collection of poems by British author, poet and artist, R. P. Lister.
First Edition,Original Binding,Publishers' Original Binding,Uncommon,With Dustwrapper
Overall Condition: Near Fine
This book weighs 0.5 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
A smart first edition of this work, in the original black cloth binding with the original, unclipped dust wrapper.
This work is a collection of poems by British poet, author, artist and metallurgist, Richard Percival Lister. During the Second World War Lister worked for the Royal Aircraft Establishment and the Royal Naval Torpedo Factory, showing his extreme skills in technological matters. In 1950, Lister began writing and publishing many different works, including prose, historical works, travel books and poetry.
This particular collection contains witty, satirical and thoughtful poems on a variety of topics. This was his first collection of poems; prior to this, Lister had his work shown in The New Yorker, Punch and The Atlantic Monthly.
CONDITION
In the original publisher's black cloth binding with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with minor shelf wear and the odd handling mark. The occasional mark to endpapers. Dust wrapper in excellent condition, with light edge wear and the odd chip. Age toning and light spotting to the wrap, mainly to the rear and to the reverse. Internally firmly bound. Pages 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.
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