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The Magnetic North New Scottish Writing
Duncan McLean; Alan Warner; Irvine Welsh et al.
1996
Jonathan Cape and Vintage : London
8" by 5"
Unpaginated
SUMMARY
A very scarce collection of sample writing from noted Scottish authors. This particular copy is signed by two of the contributors; Alan Warner and Duncan McLean.
First Edition,Scarce
Overall Condition: Near Fine
This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
Undated, dated from ink inscription.
Very scarce.
Signed by Alan Warner and Duncan McLean to title page and again by Alan Warner to half title.
This very scarce collection of excerpts from noted Scottish authors include The Acid House by Irvine Welsh and Morvern Callar by Alan Warner and was released as a way to demonstrate the talent of modern Scottish writing.
A very scarce promotional booklet issue to promote Socttish writing, with this particular copy signed by two of the contributors.
CONDITION
In the original paper wraps. Externally in excellent condition with minor shelf wear only. Internally firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean with age toning due to paper used.
Overall Condition: 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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