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The Girl on the Boat
P. G. Wodehouse
1925
Herbert Jenkins Limited : London
7.5" by 5"
vi, [4], 11-312, [8pp]
SUMMARY
An early edition of an entertaining novel by P. G. Wodehouse, set upon an ocean liner sailing to England. Signed by the author to the title page.
Early Edition,Publishers' Original Binding,Signed,With Dustwrapper
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
Signed by the author to the title page.
In the original unclipped dust wrapper.
The fifth printing, published in June 1925, following the first printing of July 1922.
Published in the U.S. as 'Three Men and a Maid', first serialised in 'Woman's Home Companion' in 1921.
Set on a White Star ocean liner, 'The Girl on the Boat' follows a group of four people, one women and three men, as they sail for England.
P. G. Wodehouse is an influential and very popular humorist author, best known for the creation of his characters Bertie Wooster and his valet, Jeeves. He was a prolific author, publishing more than ninety books.
Eight pages of adverts to the rear.
CONDITION
In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, generally smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Spine is discoloured. Some light marks to the boards and spine. Front hinge is a little strained but remains firm. Edge wear to the dust wrapper, with small chips and closed tears, heavier to the head and tail of the spine. Light age-toning and handling marks to the dust wrapper. Spots to the reverse of the dust wrapper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with a few scattered spots.
Overall Condition: Very Good 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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