LISTEN RUBEN FONTANEZ [Inscribed by the author to Giles Gordon, editor at Gollancz]
Published by Victor Gollancz, London, 1968
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Orlando Booksellers, Lincoln, United KingdomOrlando Booksellers
AbeBooks seller since January 11, 2000
Condition: Used - Near fine
US$ 47.69
Quantity: 1 available
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First impression of the first UK edition of the author's second novel, and the first to be published in the UK. ***Near fine in salmon-pink boards with gilt titles to the spine. Gilt still bright. Head and tail of spine slightly creased. No bumps. Corners sharp. Pages clean. Spine tight. No foxing. With a personal association inscription on the front free endpaper as follows "For Giles Gorden - With gratitude; with the expectation that there will be more Neugeboren - Gordon productions (of all kinds, together & apart); and with warmest best wishes, Jay Neugeboren. No inscriptions other than the author's presentation. ***In a very good illustrated dustwrapper, which retains the original publisher's printed price of 30/- net. Head and tail of spine very slightly rubbed and creased. Extremities of dustwrapper also slightly creased. Back panel of dustwrapper has an old price sticker, partially removed, otherwise clean with just a few light marks. 205mm x 135mm. 216 pages. ***A first impression of the first UK edition of Jay Neugeboren's first novel, and his first to be published in the UK. Warmly inscribed to his editor at Gollancz, Giles Gordon, who himself was an author. ***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
- LISTEN RUBEN FONTANEZ [Inscribed by the author to Giles Gordon, editor at Gollancz]
- Author
- Jay Neugeboren
- Publisher
- Victor Gollancz, London
- Publication year
- 1968
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Signed
- Inscribed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- First UK Edition
- Printing
- First Impression
- Seller catalogs
- First Editions, Literature, Signed & Limited Editions
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$ 26.46 | US$ 33.07 |
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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.…
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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.