London: Thomas Nelson, 1954. First edition - Second impression. Hardback. fair/Good. 116. Thomas Nelson and Sons, 1954. Condition: Fair. 1954. Reprinted. 116 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Pictorial dust jacket over red cloth. FFEP missing so none of the usual library inserts, stamps and inscriptions. however glue marks to lower spine where stickers have been removed.Contains black and white illustrations and photographic plates. Pages are moderately tanned with noticeable foxing throughout. Cracks to hinges, exposing netting. Cracks to guttering, causing pages to become loose. Frontispiece is present but detacheded. Plate facing page 16 is detached but still present. Substantial area of scuffing to front pastedown. . Boards have slight edge wear with corner bumping. Visible tanning to spine and edges with some crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is darkened. Unclipped jacket, 6/-, protected by clear plastic cover which has been taped in place. So Boards have been well protected and DJ is in good, some chips and shelf wear Overall Fair condition.

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Seller: TheDevaBookshop.com (GB)
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Title: How I became an Engine Driver
Author: McKillop, Norman
Format/Binding: Hardback
Book Condition: Used - fair
Jacket Condition: Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition - Second impression
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1954
Size: 116
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