THE SIXTH HEAVEN (First edition with the original dustwrapper)
Language: English
Published by Putnam & Co. Ltd., London, 1946
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Orlando Booksellers, Lincoln, United KingdomOrlando Booksellers
AbeBooks seller since January 11, 2000
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 48.70
Quantity: 1 available
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First impression of the true first edition, printed in November 1946 - with the original dustwrapper (very worn). ***A very good copy in salmon-pink cloth-covered boards with gilt titles to the spine. The gilt has largely oxidised over time, and the boards show quite a lot of fading at the top edges and the spine. Very slight reading lean. Spine tight. Page block edges largely clean - just lightly foxed to the fore-edge. Some light bumps and creases to the extremities, but no significant bumps or creases. Corners slightly rubbed but fairly sharp. Internally also very good with no inscriptions. Pages clean. No internal foxing. No creases or tears. ***In a good only illustrated dustwrapper. The dustwrapper is largely complete, but has some loss at the top edge of the back panel with quite a lot of surface scuffing and creasing. The dustwrapper has not been price-clipped, retaining the original publisher's price of 8s. 6d. net. The dustwrapper is extremely thin and so very prone to damage, and this example has been quite heavily reinforced with tape on the inside. The dustwrapper is however quite clean, and the illustration on the front panel is clean and unmarked. The back panel is a little grubby, being mainly a white background. ***210mm x140mm. 234 pages. ***'This is the second volume in the author's chronicle of the life and loves of Eustace Cherrington. "The Shrimp and the Anemone" left him as a boy in the sudden and bewildered possession of a small fortune. "The Sixth Heaven", which as a story stands alone, shows how an apparently dependent nature can enter into gilded circumstances and remain essentially the same. Mr. Hartley's Eustachian trilogy will be concluded in a third volume announced for the spring of 1947.' (Quote taken from the front flap of the dustwrapper) ***A very good copy of the true first edition of the second novel in L. P. Hartley's "Eustace and Hilda" trilogy. The book is a fragile post-war production, and the dustwrapper is extremely thin, and copies retaining a dustwrapper are extremely hard to find now. ***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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Bibliographic details
- Title
- THE SIXTH HEAVEN (First edition with the original dustwrapper)
- Author
- L. P. Hartley
- Publisher
- Putnam & Co. Ltd., London
- Publication year
- 1946
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Biro [Dustwrapper design]
- Edition
- First Edition
- Printing
- First Impression
- Seller catalogs
- First Editions, Literature
Orlando Booksellers
Lincoln, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since January 11, 2000
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 8 to 12 business days | 6 to 8 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 27.02 | US$ 33.78 |
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Store description
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.…
Specialty
Modern First Editions, Literature, Literature in Translation, Bloomsbury Group, Counter-culture, Antiquarian, Collectable Paperbacks, Art & PhotographySeller's business information
Orlando Booksellers
1 Rasen Lane
Lincoln, United Kingdom LN1 3EZ
Terms of sale
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.
Shipping terms
For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging materials; any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only; for the UK, our standard rate is for first class, and the priority rate includes tracked (signed for) delivery; for International sales, our standard rate is for Airmail delivery, and the priority rate is for tracked (International signed for) delivery. We would prefer that you choose the priority rate (tracked option) for higher value books of say £50 or more. Please note that we will always reduce shipping fees where appropriate e.g. for smaller (lighter) books when we accept your order. For heavier books and sets etc. we will often 'soak up' the extra cost, but on occasion, we may need to charge more than the quoted shipping fee. However, customers will always have the option to either accept or decline the revised order amount. We will also reduce the overall shipping fee for multiple orders. We will endeavour to ship all books within two business days of receiving your order.