Edgar Allan Poe - 1st Edition - The Bells - 1881
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Edgar Allan Poe's The Bells is a 1st edition hardback illustrated copy from 1881, published by Porter & Coates in Philadelphia, with 50 pages and in very good condition.
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This is an extremely rare 1st Edition copy of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Bells". The book is illustrated throughout and is dated 1881 to the copyright page. This copy has been very well looked after, and it remains in Very Good condition. It would make a fabulous addition to any American literature or Poe collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Very Good condition
- Extremely Rare 1st Edition, dated 1881
- Highly decorative Front Board
- Gilt page edges
- Pages are generally neat & straight - some light marks to a few
- Text-block is complete
- Binding and Hinges are secure
- Boards and Spine are straight and clean
- No names or inscriptions
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SUMMARY
- The Bells
- Written by Edgar Allan Poe
- Printed 1881, First Edition
- Published by Porter & Coats, Philadelphia
- Hardcover
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CONDITION TERMINOLOGY
Fine (F): An excellent copy, showing next to no wear. Likely unread.
Near Fine (NF): Small signs of wear, but still an excellent copy. Possibly unread.
Very Good (VG): A very good copy. Expect a few signs of wear but nothing overtly detrimental to the book. Lightly read.
Good (G): A generally very good copy, but with the possibility of either a large number of minor defects, or a few more significant defects which will be noted.
Fair: An average book that has complete text pages but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. May require repairs.
Poor: A book that is heavily worn, possibly with broken joints, hinges, missing pages, etc. Generally only rare books are sold in this condition. Likely to require repairs.
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SHIPPING
Please be aware; you may be liable for locally payable customs/duties/import taxes, in addition to shipping charges. Most international parcels are shipped via Royal Mail, UPS, Evri or DPD. Delivery usually takes 3-7 working days and is fully trackable.
Seller's Story
Flozzy Books, is an independent UK bookstore based in the heart of England. We deal in a wide range of antiquarian, rare and collectible books, but specialise in children's and illustrated titles. Sought-after authors and illustrators such as Beatrix Potter, Arthur Rackham, JM Barrie and Mabel Lucie Attwell feature heavily in our usual stock.
This is an extremely rare 1st Edition copy of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Bells". The book is illustrated throughout and is dated 1881 to the copyright page. This copy has been very well looked after, and it remains in Very Good condition. It would make a fabulous addition to any American literature or Poe collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Very Good condition
- Extremely Rare 1st Edition, dated 1881
- Highly decorative Front Board
- Gilt page edges
- Pages are generally neat & straight - some light marks to a few
- Text-block is complete
- Binding and Hinges are secure
- Boards and Spine are straight and clean
- No names or inscriptions
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
SUMMARY
- The Bells
- Written by Edgar Allan Poe
- Printed 1881, First Edition
- Published by Porter & Coats, Philadelphia
- Hardcover
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CONDITION TERMINOLOGY
Fine (F): An excellent copy, showing next to no wear. Likely unread.
Near Fine (NF): Small signs of wear, but still an excellent copy. Possibly unread.
Very Good (VG): A very good copy. Expect a few signs of wear but nothing overtly detrimental to the book. Lightly read.
Good (G): A generally very good copy, but with the possibility of either a large number of minor defects, or a few more significant defects which will be noted.
Fair: An average book that has complete text pages but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. May require repairs.
Poor: A book that is heavily worn, possibly with broken joints, hinges, missing pages, etc. Generally only rare books are sold in this condition. Likely to require repairs.
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
SHIPPING
Please be aware; you may be liable for locally payable customs/duties/import taxes, in addition to shipping charges. Most international parcels are shipped via Royal Mail, UPS, Evri or DPD. Delivery usually takes 3-7 working days and is fully trackable.
Seller's Story
Flozzy Books, is an independent UK bookstore based in the heart of England. We deal in a wide range of antiquarian, rare and collectible books, but specialise in children's and illustrated titles. Sought-after authors and illustrators such as Beatrix Potter, Arthur Rackham, JM Barrie and Mabel Lucie Attwell feature heavily in our usual stock.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
America, Illustrated, Literature, Science fiction and fantasy
Book title
The Bells
Series
Tales of Mystery & Imagination
Author/ Illustrator
Edgar Allan Poe - 1st Edition
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1881
Height
19.6 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
16.1 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Porter & Coates
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
50
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