Description: Click here to see our other books! Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats T S Eliot 1939 Faber and Faber : London 9" by 6.5" 45pp SUMMARY An uncommon, first edition copy of T S Eliot's famous poetry collection regarding feline psychology and sociology. This anthology forms the basis of Andrew Lloyd Webber's famous 1981 musical 'Cats'. First Edition,Publishers' Original Binding,With Dustwrapper Overall Condition: Near Fine 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 Written under the assumed name of 'Old Possum', a name T.S Eliot used in letters to his godchildren. With the original dustwrapper priced 3s. 6d. with Eliot's drawing to the front wrap. This dustwrapper has been neatly restored and repaired to the head and tail of spine and joints. The true first edition, published in September 1939. One of only 3005 copies printed in the first print run. Comprising fifteen poems, including 'The Rum Tum Tugger', 'The Song of the Jellicles', 'Old Deuteronomy', and 'Mr Mistoffelees'. CONDITION In the publishers' original cloth binding. With original unclipped dustwrapper Externally, very smart. Dustwrapper is in a bright condition. Professionally repaired and restored internally to the head and tail of spine and to the head and tail of joints. Overall Condition: Near Fine Very Good Indeed 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
Price: 3037.5 GBP
Location: Bath
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Author: T S Eliot
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: Yes
Language: English
Fiction Subject: Poetry
Illustrator: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Original/Reproduction: Original
Signed: No
Year Printed: 1939
Place of Publication: London
Weight: 0.750000
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
