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The Ka of Gifford Hillary
Dennis Wheatley
1956
Hutchinson : London
8.5 by 6"
ix, 11-407pp
SUMMARY
The first edition of this standalone occult mystery novel from Dennis Wheatley, in the original dust wrapper.
First Edition,Publishers' Original Binding,With Dustwrapper
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
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
The first edition, first impression of this novel, in the publisher's original price clipped dust wrapper.
An occult mystery novel with science fiction elements.
Sir Gifford Hillary, who works at the Ministry of Defence, has outspoken views on top-secret measures to counter the threat of Soviet aggression. On a warm autumn night, Sir Gifford inexplicably witnesses his own murder.
CONDITION
In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent. Small closed tears to front wrap head and tail, with light chipping and minor loss to back strip head, and a touch of edgewear to back strip tail. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with spotting to title page, and further instances of light spotting throughout.
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed Very Good Indeed
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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