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London: Hutchinson, London, 1940, dated on Hutchinson catalogue at rear and on 'Author's Note' following title page, 1940. First Edition, Signed to the title page by the Author. Hardback, 8vo, x, 11-386,(xii, 40)pp, map endpapers, previous owner's name blind stamped circular seal (MJH, Michael Harte, Claire Harte) to the end paper edges and catalogue pages browned, text clean and sound, black cloth. No dust jacket. Provenance: personal hand written message by Wheatley on the title page For Frederick Bowles, With very best wishes from his friend, Dennis Wheatley . Approximately 7 ½ inches tall. Condition Report Externally Spine good condition slightly bumped top and tail. Joints good condition sound. Corners good condition. Boards good condition black cloth with gilt Hutchinson printed across the bottom right hand corner, book is cocked, white stains to the rear board. Page edges good condition darkened to the top, others tanned, advert pages heavily tanned. See above and photos. Internally Hinges good condition sound. Paste downs good condition printed with a map, slightly tanned. End papers good condition printed with a map, slightly tanned, blind stamped ownership disc to the front. Title page good condition clean, signed by the author. Pages good condition slightly tanned throughout the 386 pages, heavy tanning to the last few pages of Hutchinson s catalogue Books and Fiction for the Fall, 1940. Binding good condition. See photos. Publisher: see above Publication Date: 1940 Binding: Hardback. Seller Inventory # ABE-1698179373811
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