Description: Click here to see our other books! A Simpleton A Story of the Day Charles Reade 1873 Chapman and Hall : London 7.5" by 5.5" ix, 272; 267; 305pp SUMMARY A beautifully bound novel in three volumes by Charles Reade (1814 - 1884) who was an English novelist and dramatist First Edition,Leather Binding,Rebound Overall Condition: Fine This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage: £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION First edition. In three volumes complete. Reade began his literary career as a dramatist, and it was his own wish that the word 'dramatist' should stand first in the description of his occupations on his tombstone. As an author, he always had an eye to stage effect in scene and situation as well as in dialogue. Reade also produced three elaborate studies of character: Griffith Gaunt (1866), A Terrible Temptation (1871), A Simpleton (1873). The first of these was in his own opinion his best novel. Reade's novels were popular, and he was among England's highest-paid novelists; however, many libraries refused to carry his works on the grounds that they were indecent. CONDITION Beautifully rebound in quarter cloth with marbled paper covered boards. Externally, in a lovely condition. Internally, firmly bound. Generally bright and clean throughout with only the odd spot and handling mark to pages. Overall Condition: Fine GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Subject: None
Topic: Novels
Original/Facsimile: Original
Binding: Cloth
Publisher: Chapman and Hall
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1873
Author: Charles Reade
Language: English
Illustrator: None
