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The Story of Rosina and Other Verses
Austin Dobson
1895
Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co., Ltd. : London
8" by 5.5"
xiii, 120pp
SUMMARY
The first edition of this collection of poetry beautifully illustrated by Hugh Thompson with lovely gilt decorative binding.
First Edition,Illustrated,Publishers Original Binding
Overall Condition: Very 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
First edition of The Story of Rosina and Other Verses by Austin Dobson in the original publishers gilt decorated red cloth binding.
Beautifully illustrated throughout the text with vignette illustrations by Hugh Thompson.
A lovely first edition work by the nineteenth century English poet.
Prior owners ink inscription to the first free endpaper from 1914.
CONDITION
In the original publishers cloth binding. Externally, smart. There is some bumping to the head and tail of the spine and minor bumping to the extremities. There is a small mark to the rear board. Prior owners ink inscription to the first free endpaper from 1914. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with the occasional spot.
Overall Condition: Very 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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