- First Edition
- Signed
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Cheltenham Rare Books, Cheltenham, United KingdomCheltenham Rare Books
AbeBooks seller since November 25, 2009
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 327.30
Quantity: 1 available
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An INSCRIBED UK first edition, first impression. Inscribed to the playwright Arnold Wesker. Also SIGNED by Wesker. Uncommon thus. THE WRAPPER : The wrapper on this copy is bright and complete. It is unclipped - showing the price 10s6d on the inside flap. The front panel is bright and unfaded, showing a hint of rubbing at the bottom edge and a single closed tear at the top edge. The spine is unfaded. The spine ends are scuffed. The back panel is sound - it is lightly soiled and has two closed tears running down from the top edge. Looks sharp in protective plastic. THE BOOK : The book is square and very tight. There are no previous ownership inscriptions. The boards are very clean. The spine ends are gently bruised. The pages are clean. No foxing. The closed page edges are dusty and dulled. The binding is tight, the hinges are solid. This copy has been inscribed by Doris Lessing to Arnold Wesker. The inscription reads : To Arnold with love ( xxx ) Doris. The author. The book has been additionally signed by Arnold Wesker to the half title page. A nice copy in a protected wrapper. Paypal accepted.…
Seller Inventory # 005785
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Play with a Tiger
- Author
- Lessing, Doris
- Publisher
- Michael Joseph, UK
- Publication year
- 1962
- Condition
- Very Good ++
- Dust jacket
- Very Good +
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- First Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
Cheltenham Rare Books
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 6 to 12 business days | 4 to 8 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 22.44 | US$ 26.41 |
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Store description
Mark Skipper, the owner of Cheltenham Rare Books, has dealt in rare & fine books since 1986. We specialise in, & have extensive collections of, modern first editions, literature & crime, fine bindings, illustrated & private press books, with an emphasis on superior condition. PBFA Member.
Specialty
Modern First Editions, Private Press and Fine Bindings, Illustrated Books and Original Artwork. Crime and Thrillers, Science Fiction.Association member
Seller's business information
Cheltenham Rare Books
United Kingdom
Terms of sale
Books shipped on receipt of payment. All books are first editions, first impressions unless otherwise stated. All faults ( price clipped, inscriptions, remainder marks, blemishes, bumps, tanning, foxing, loose binding, ex-lib, book club, etc. )are always noted. For postage, books are wrapped in protective plastic, bubble wrapped and boxed. Full refund if book is not as described.
Mark Skipper. 12 Imperial Square, Cheltenham GL50 1QB. info@cheltenhamrarebooks.co.uk
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Orders usually ship within 2-4 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.