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The Red Envelope Mystery
Wallace Nichols
1964
Dennis Dobson : London
8" by 5.5"
191pp.
SUMMARY
A very scarce proof copy of this fictional work, being the author's working copy and containing his annotations. The work also contains a gift inscription from the author to the recto of the half title.
Author's Presentation Copy,Proof Copy,Signed
Overall Condition: Good Only
This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
US Postage: £ 15.99
EU Postage: £ 13.99
European Postage: £ 14.99
Asia Postage: £ 18.99
Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99
DESCRIPTION
Very scarce proof copy.
With a gift inscription to the recto of the half title reading 'Michael Tresillian from Wallace Nichols'. The work also contains ink annotation throughout in the same hand. The annotations include grammatical corrections and changes to syntax.
With charming vignette illustrations throughout by Douglas Bisset.
This charming work of juvenile fiction is the sequel to Nichol's work The Green Package Mystery.
CONDITION
In the original paper wraps. Externally worn with front of wrap and first two leaves detached but present. Backstrip is lacking. Rear board is held by cords only and may detach with further handling. Internally generally firmly bound although strained in places. Pages generally bright and clean with just marginal age toning due to paper used. Ink annotations throughout.
Overall Condition: Good Only
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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