Hardcover with clipped dust jacket in very good condition. Jacket is worn, edges are creased and nicked, and inner flaps are dog-eared. Spine ends are bumped, and page block is lightly marked. Pages and text are clear and unmarked throughout. LW
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Seller: Literary Cat Books, Machynlleth, Powys, WALES, United Kingdom
Original cloth boards. Condition: Good+. First Edition; First Impression. Book is somewhat warped. Some foxing. Some tears & creases to dust jacket ; Original terracotta cloth boards with original illustrated dust jacket. Master of Villainy: A Biography of Sax Rohmer by Cay Van Ash and Elizabeth Sax Rohmer is the definitive account of the life and career of the creator of the infamous Dr. Fu Manchu. Drawing upon personal recollections, family archives, correspondence, and unpublished material, the authors trace Rohmer's journey from struggling journalist to internationally successful novelist. The biography explores his literary achievements, fascination with the occult and mysticism, and the cultural impact of his sensational adventure stories. Rich in detail and insight, this engaging volume offers an invaluable portrait of one of the twentieth century's most popular and controversial writers. ; 23.5 cm x 14.5 cm x 3 cm ; 312 pages. Seller Inventory # 86044
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR003818476
Quantity: 2 available
Seller: El Pinarillo Books, Morden, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Brick red cloth. Light wear and aging, binding sound; very good overall. Seller Inventory # 519L-8099a
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Hunter Books, Burnham, BUCKS, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. UK hardback first impression. Uncommon. VG with some toning to page block, in Good only jacket, unclipped with some rubbing and small nicks and a somewhat creased front flap. Seller Inventory # ABE-1761663547670
Seller: Clevedon Community Bookshop Co-operative, Clevedon, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First UK edition and first printing. In near fine minus russet coloured cloth boards, with silver titles to spine. The boards are very flat, tight and clean, there is slight wear to the spine ends. The front free end paper has a thin, feint vertical line. The text block is securely attached to the boards, even and unblemished. The pages are illustrated with black and white photos (including frontispiece). There are not dedications etc. Near fine condition. The dust jacket is black and has two oval photos to the front and red and white titles. The edges are slightly worn with a small closed tear to the front, tail edge. Price clipped. In removable protective sleeve. Good condition. Seller Inventory # 76496
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: CURIO, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First Edition / First Print. Hardback copy in tan cloth boards with silver gilt lettering to spine. Price clipped dustjacket in new removable protective clear sleeve. 312pp. B/w photographic portrait frontispiece of 'Sax Rohmer'. Not library copy, no inscriptions, tears and rubbing to dustjacket edges. (66/1). Seller Inventory # ABE-1779616959627