Blackmore / C.E. Brock - Lorna Doone - 1930
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Lorna Doone by R. D. Blackmore, with illustrations by C. E. Brock and C. E. Brittain, is a 1930 first edition thus hardback published by Boots with a dust jacket and tipped‑in colour plates, measuring 26 cm by 20.5 cm and containing 520 pages.
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This is a first edition thus copy, of "Lorna Doon" by R.D. Blackmore. This edition of the book features beautiful tipped-in colour plates by C.E. Brock and C.E. Brittain, as well as the original decorative dust jacket. The book has been very well cared for and it remains in Near Fine condition. It would make an excellent addition to any illustrated library or private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Near Fine condition - very lightly read
- Tipped-in colour plates
- Deckled page edges
- Rare illustrated Dust Jacket - some tears & losses
- Decorative Front Board & Spine
- Pages & plates are generally clean & straight
- Text-block is complete
- Binding and Hinges are secure
- Boards and Spine are clean, bright & straight
- No names or inscriptions
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SUMMARY
- Lorna Doone
- Written by R.D. Blackmore
- Illustrations by C.E. Brittain and C.E. Brock
- Undated, Printed circa 1930, First Edition Thus
- Published by Boots. Nottingham
- Hardback with Dust Jacket
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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 first edition thus copy, of "Lorna Doon" by R.D. Blackmore. This edition of the book features beautiful tipped-in colour plates by C.E. Brock and C.E. Brittain, as well as the original decorative dust jacket. The book has been very well cared for and it remains in Near Fine condition. It would make an excellent addition to any illustrated library or private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Near Fine condition - very lightly read
- Tipped-in colour plates
- Deckled page edges
- Rare illustrated Dust Jacket - some tears & losses
- Decorative Front Board & Spine
- Pages & plates are generally clean & straight
- Text-block is complete
- Binding and Hinges are secure
- Boards and Spine are clean, bright & straight
- No names or inscriptions
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
SUMMARY
- Lorna Doone
- Written by R.D. Blackmore
- Illustrations by C.E. Brittain and C.E. Brock
- Undated, Printed circa 1930, First Edition Thus
- Published by Boots. Nottingham
- Hardback with Dust Jacket
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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.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Children's books, Illustrated, Literature, Young adult fiction
Book title
Lorna Doone
Series
Alice in Wonderland
Author/ Illustrator
Blackmore / C.E. Brock
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1930
Height
26 cm
Edition
1st Edition Thus
Width
20.5 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Boots
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Dust jacket, Tipped in plates
Number of pages
520
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