1909 The Caravaners Elizabeth von Arnim Leather Binding First Edition

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Caravaners [Elizabeth von Arnim] 1909 Smith, Elder, & Co : London 8" by 5" [4], 350pp SUMMARY An uncommon first edition novel by Elizabeth von Arnim, nicely rebound in a half crushed morocco binding. First Edition,Leather Binding,Rebound,Uncommon Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition, first impression, of this uncommon work.Scarce to see rebound in a leather binding, bound by Worsfold.'The Caravaners' follows a leisurely holiday touring Southern England in a horse-drawn caravan by a German couple, the Major and Edelgard.By Elizabeth von Arnim, a noted author and aristocrat known for her prolific works. She was the cousin of fellow author Katherine Mansfield, and had a three year long affair with H. G. Wells. Through her first marriage she was a Countess, and later married Frank Russell, who was the elder brother of the Nobel prize winning Bertrand Russell.Bookplate of Antoinette Brett to the front paste down- Antoinette was the wife of Oliver Brett; 3rd Viscount Esher, Brett was notable for being a chairman for the National Trust for 25 years, and being involved in many important cultural and artistic charities. CONDITION In a half crushed morocco binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart. Spine is a little faded. Light marks and rubbing to the paper. Minor marks to the spine. Bookplate to the front paste down. Spots to the endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with scattered spots to the first and last few pages. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed 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. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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