Kif Unvarnished History by Daviot Gordon (6 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Very Good in black cloth with yellow titles. A little edge wear and front board pulling just a bit. 1st U.S. printing. 353pp 8vo.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Worn, front hinge going, fraying extremities, clean, no dj.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Original black cloth titled in yellow. First printing (1) at last page. Corner wear, mild foxing, bookplate, rear hinge starting. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 353 pages.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good -. No Jacket. First Edition. Gently bumped with just a bit of wear at the corners and spine ends. Black boards with bright yellow print, spine slightly faded. Previous owner's initials, dated 6-30-30, on the front pastedown. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good dj. 2nd printing. [a good sound copy, minor shelfwear, light surface deterioration of cloth near bottom of front cover, a bit of dust-soiling to top of text block; the jacket is a bit worn at edges and spine extremities, with a one-inch scrape/indentation mark on the spine, and a long diagonal closed tear (and associated crease) at the top of the front panel (which is quite unobtrusive and might have been expertly repaired at some point)]. The story of a horse-loving English farm boy who serves in the British Army during World War I, but whose disillusionment upon his return to civilian life in London leads him to fall in with a bad crowd, a gang of safe-cracking thieves. This was the first novel by this Scottish-born author (1896-1952); although best known under her mystery-fiction nom de plume "Josephine Tey," she actually used the alt-gender Daviot pseudonym much more frequently -- in fact, for virtually all her work for the stage, television and radio, and her early poetry too.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1929. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol: - , Pages: - 370, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 370.