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The Betrothed
Rudyard Kipling
1899
M. F. Mansfield and A. Wessels : New York
6.5" by 5"
unpaginated
SUMMARY
A smart copy of this tongue-in-cheek poem from Rudyard Kipling, illustrated throughout.
Illustrated,Original Binding,Publishers Original Binding
Overall Condition: Good
This book weighs0.5 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
Of this edition, five hundred copies were printed on Strathmore Deckle Edge Paper of which this is one.
Illustrated throughout.
A tongue-in-cheek poem in a breach of promise, or contract to marry case, in which the narrator is asked by his fiancé to choose between her and his cigars.
Written by Joseph Rudyard Kipling, an English novelist, short-story writer, poet, and journalist.
Illustrated by Blanche McManus, an American writer and artist.
From the library of A. P. Watt & A. S. Watt of A. P. Watt and Son, literary agent of Rudyard Kipling.
CONDITION
In the original quarter yellow cloth binding with paper covered boards. Externally, smart with light wear and marks to the boards. Front hinge failed. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd spot. Age toning to the endpapers.
Overall Condition: 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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