The Wild Orchid
Sigrid Undset (translator: A C Chater)
Sold by Qwertyword Ltd, Okehampton, DEVON, United Kingdom
AbeBooks Seller since 9 September 2021
Used - Hardcover
Condition: Used - Good
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketSold by Qwertyword Ltd, Okehampton, DEVON, United Kingdom
AbeBooks Seller since 9 September 2021
Condition: Used - Good
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketSignature dated 1935 in pencil and in ink in front cover. Dust jacket has damage to the top and bottom of the spine and corners. Binding frayed at top and bottom of the spine and on corners of the cover boards. Spine is surprisingly bright and unfaded with bright gilt lettering. Pages clean and crisp with only the occasional foxing spot.
Seller Inventory # 195ABC528
Qwertyword Ltd sell mainly non-mainstream books on behalf of charities, retiring academics or downsizing collectors aiming to obtain a reasonable price within a reasonable timeframe. All serious offers/ enquiries will be considered as re-homing special books is also a priority. We have no idea what we have here awaiting listing except that we know there is a currently a large volume of sheet music, books relating to statistics, and mathematics, history, films, literary fiction, vintage books, an...
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Statutory Right to cancel
You have the right to cancel this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
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We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
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