Masterpieces by Ruby Ferguson, First Edition (2 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good +. B/W Drawings (illustrator). First Thus. The half-title for this 383 page volume says ` four classic short novels in one volume '. The four are : `Goodbye Mr. Chips', `The China Run', `Lady Rose and Mrs. Memmary', and `The Man Who Made Wine '. The authors - in order - are James Hilton, Neil Paterson, Ruby Ferguson and J.M. Scott. Biro adds some decorative b/w drawings. Cond : Paper wrapper is white with black lettering.Volume age toned and age soiled. Binding started at page 169. Repaied corner damage, Very good reading copy. Read more about : sapphire waters, countess, kiss, cat-o'-nine-tails, penniless, Foo Chow Foo, George Somerville, Dacre, and Tancy McCoy, QUote (p. 279) : " For forty-eight hours it blew like scissors and thumbscrews and she would not carry canvas. No sooner was a sail set than it was rent from clew to earing. The mizzen topsail was ._._._. . " Size: 12mo.

Condition: Good. 1965. First Edition Thus. 383 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over orange cloth boards. Gilt lettering. Contains black and white illustrations. Clean pages with light tanning. More pronounced to free endpapers and pastedowns. Pen markings to front free endpaper. Top textblock edge dyed orange. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Minor wear marks to boards. Unclipped jacket. Panels and spine have light edge wear with tears and creases. Minor sunning to spine. Minor wear marks to spine and panels.