1895 John Halifax, Gentleman Dinah Craik Frontispiece Armorial Binding

Description: Click here to see our other books! John Halifax, Gentleman [Dinah Craik] 1895 Hurst and Blackett, Limited : London 7.5" by 5" 439pp SUMMARY A copy of 'John Halifax, Gentleman' by Dinah Criak, in a signed armorial binding from the Presbyterian Ladies' College, Sydney. Fine Binding,Leather Binding,Original Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION 'John Halifax, Gentleman' was first published in 1856. It is set in the fictional town of Norton Bury in Gloucestershire, which is a loose disguise for Tewkesbury. The story is narrated by Phineas and follows the orphan John Halifax, who is determined to make his way in the world. Written by Dinah Craik, an English novelist who is best known for his work. She also received great success from her novels 'Cola Monti' and 'The Ogilvies'. With a frontispiece by J. E. Millais. Millais was an English painter who was one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. In an armorial binding from the Presbyterian Ladies' College in Sydney, a signed binding by Angus & Robertson, Sydney. Presentation label to the front pastedown, 'Presbyterian Ladies' College, Sancte Sapienter, Sydney. First Prize. The gift of the College Council awarded to Grace Murray for Improvement in Writing, John Kinons D.D. Chairman, ... Principal, Christmas 1895'. Undated, dated from Copac. CONDITION In an full calf singed armorial binding by Angus & Robertson, Sydney. Externally, generally smart. Marking has caused a little loss of leather to the boards, with some further light marking and tide-marking to the boards. Minor rubbing to the raised bands and to the spine. Front hinge is starting but firm, and the rear hinge is strained. Presentation label to the front pastedown, 'Presbyterian Ladies' College, Sancte Sapienter, Sydney. First Prize. The gift of the College Council awarded to Grace Murray for Improvement in Writing, John Kinons D.D. Chairman, ... Principal, Christmas 1895'. A little loss of paper to the rear endpaper to the gutter. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean, though with some scattered spots. Light offsetting to the title page due to the frontispiece. Ink annotation to the margin of page 9. Overall Condition: Very Good 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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