Published by THOMAS DE LA RUE & CO., LTD., London, 1931
Language: English
Seller: Deightons, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. 1st Edition. st edition ? !2mo, xii + (1 blank) + 2 - 51 + (2 definition) + (11 list) pages complete. Original blue publisher's cloth covers, gilt embossed lettering and blind design on front, gilt l"2/6" lettering on spine. Original off white end papers. Covers : slight shelf rubs top/bottom of spine else clean and unmarked with sharp corners. Contents : very slight tanning leading outside edges of pages else very clean, tight and unfoxed. Clean tight copy. VG+.
Published by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd., 1111
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. No Edition Stated. 51 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. B&W illustrations throughout. Minimal foxing and tanning to endpapers and page edges. Small brown stains (approx. 1cm) to pages on occasion. Front hinge cracked but board remains firm. Some page tabs mildly dogeared. Mild wear to spine, board edges and corners. Notable soiling, small stains and other marks across the boards.
Published by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd, 1111
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. No Edition Remarks. 51 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering to front. Black and white diagrams throughout. 2 pages of definitions and further 2 pages advertising other publications to rear. Thumb-index tabs for each section. Binding remains firm. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Illustrations are bright and clear, with some light tanning and foxing to edges. Mild nicks to page edges and very small chips to edge of some pages, text remains unaffected. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Tabs are dog-eared with slight nicks. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Boards a little rubbed and marked overall with a small stain to front. Gilt is bright. Boards are very slightly bowed.