BEASTS IN MY BELFRY (First edition - first impression)
Language: English
Published by Collins, London, 1973
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Orlando Booksellers, Lincoln, United KingdomOrlando Booksellers
AbeBooks seller since January 11, 2000
Condition: Used - Near fine
US$ 16.61
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First impression of the true first edition, with 'First published 1973' on the printer's page. Illustrated within the text with line drawings by Edward Mortelmans. ***Near fine in cream cloth-covered boards with gilt titles to the spine. The boards are clean with just a couple of small marks on the back board. Head and tail of spine slightly creased, with a light vertical reading crease to the spine. Corners sharp. No reading lean to the binding. Page block edges clean with just a small mark to the fore-edge. Internally also near fine with no inscriptions. No foxing. Pages clean. No creases or tears. ***In a very good colour-illustrated dustwrapper, which has been square price-clipped. The dustwrapper is complete, but the extremities are rubbed, with some light creasingl. No chips or serious tears. No fading. Dustwrapper bright. ***191 pages, 215mm x 142mm. ***'At the age of two Gerald Durrell decided that all he wanted to do in life was study animals. He filled his home with them but, as his ambitions swelled, so the hostility of his family became more implacable. The only solution was to work in a zoo, and so one winter's day he found his way to Whipsnade. Gerald Durrell's account of his life at Whipsnade is something which all who know his books have long been dreaming of. It triumphantly fulfils our highest hopes.' (Quote taken from the front flap of the dustwrapper) ***First impression of the true first edition, in the original dustwrapper, in very good condition. One of conservationist Garald Durrell's many books on animals, and nicely illustrated. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc. …
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- Title
- BEASTS IN MY BELFRY (First edition - first impression)
- Author
- Gerald Durrell
- Publisher
- Collins, London
- Publication year
- 1973
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Dust jacket
- Near Fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0002111780
- ISBN 13
- 9780002111782
- Illustrator
- Edward Mortelmans
- Edition
- First Edition
- Printing
- First Impression
- Seller catalogs
- First Editions, Literature
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Orlando Booksellers
Lincoln, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since January 11, 2000
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We specialize in 20th Century literature, and in particular, Modern First Editions. We would be interested in buying such books, whether individual items or collections. We are particularly interested in Bloomsbury writers, Beats & Counter Culture and 20th C photography monographs. Our books can be viewed as a whole on ABE, or by choosing one of a number of catalogues that we have set up for particular interests, such as Crime Fiction & True Crime, Collectable Paperbacks, Children's Literature etc.…
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Mastercard, Visa and PayPal accepted. We also accept personal cheques for UK sales, made out to Orlando Booksellers (UK pounds). Proof of postage is obtained for all items, however, we cannot be responsible for items lost or damaged in transit. Therefore, on higher value items, we offer the option of tracked (insured) shipping which offers peace of mind for both the bookseller and the customer. [See Shipping Terms section below for more information]. We always pack our books extremely well to protect them from any possible damage. Any title found not to be as described may be returned, provided this is done within fourteen days of its receipt. We are happy to offer a 10% discount on book prices for fellow booksellers. Orlando Booksellers is a partnership - Alison Smith and Chris McKee. Our VAT Registration number is 629 3707 21.
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