Theaker - Gulliver's Travels - 1925
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Gulliver's Travels, illustrated by Harry Theaker, is a 1925 Ward, Lock & Co. hardback First Edition Thus with 338 pages and 30 tipped-in colour plates plus 18 monochrome plates, in Very Good condition.
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This is a rare First Edition Thus copy, of Jonathan Swift's; "Gulliver's Travels". Dating from circa 1925, this edition features 30 tipped-in colour plates plus a further 18 monochrome plates from Harry Theaker's beautiful illustrations. The book has been well cared for and it remains in Very Good condition. It would make a fabulous addition to any children's illustrated library or private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Very Good overall condition
- 30 tipped-in coloured plates
- 18 monochrome plates
- Beautifully illustrated endpapers
- Pages & Plates are clean & straight
- Text-block is complete
- Binding and hinges are secure
- Boards are bright & straight - minor marks
- Spine is is neat
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SUMMARY
- Gulliver's Travels
- Written by Jonathan Swift
- Illustrated by Harry Theaker
- Undated, Printed circa 1925, First Edition Thus
- Published by Ward, Lock & Co., London
- Hardback
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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 a rare First Edition Thus copy, of Jonathan Swift's; "Gulliver's Travels". Dating from circa 1925, this edition features 30 tipped-in colour plates plus a further 18 monochrome plates from Harry Theaker's beautiful illustrations. The book has been well cared for and it remains in Very Good condition. It would make a fabulous addition to any children's illustrated library or private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Very Good overall condition
- 30 tipped-in coloured plates
- 18 monochrome plates
- Beautifully illustrated endpapers
- Pages & Plates are clean & straight
- Text-block is complete
- Binding and hinges are secure
- Boards are bright & straight - minor marks
- Spine is is neat
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
SUMMARY
- Gulliver's Travels
- Written by Jonathan Swift
- Illustrated by Harry Theaker
- Undated, Printed circa 1925, First Edition Thus
- Published by Ward, Lock & Co., London
- Hardback
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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
Children's books, Illustrated, Literature, Science fiction and fantasy, Young adult fiction
Book title
Gulliver's Travels
Series
Alice in Wonderland
Author/ Illustrator
Theaker
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1925
Height
21.6 cm
Edition
1st Edition Thus, Illustrated Edition
Width
16 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Ward Lock
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Tipped in plates
Number of pages
338
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