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The Island of Captain Sparrow first edition hardback in original dustjacket plus BELLY BAND
by Wright, S Fowler
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Very Good
- Seller
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BRIGHTON, East Sussex, United Kingdom
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About This Item
New York: Cosmpolitan, 1928. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. First US edition hardback in original dustjacket ,still has the very rare belly band as issued, states copyright 1928 on verso bottom title page , and dated1928 bottom title page , correct list of previous titles , green boards with yellow titles and lines to spine and front , no inscriptions , has a small booksellers label bottom of front endpapaer dated 1928 , no spine lean , no tears to pages , corners are sharp , spine tips are slightly pushed , usual page toning with age and offsetting to endpapers , no foxing , book near fine , in original jacket that is not price-clipped showing $2.00 on flap , spine tips , edges and corners rubbed , spine , back panel and flaps are toned with age , toned on verso , several small closed tears to edges , the wrap-band is faded to spine section, a scarce title in original jacket , not a remainder , not an ex-library copy. All orders are sent in quality inert removable dust jacket plastic, bubble-wrapped and in a strong box. We are a full time Independent bookseller established in 1999.
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- Bookseller
- Alan White Fine Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 88856446
- Title
- The Island of Captain Sparrow first edition hardback in original dustjacket plus BELLY BAND
- Author
- Wright, S Fowler
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Cosmpolitan
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1928
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- S FOWLER WRIGHT THE ISLAND OF CAPTAIN SPARROW FIRST EDITION
- Bookseller catalogs
- Crime Fiction; Collins Crime Club & Golden Age;
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About the Seller
Alan White Fine Books
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BRIGHTON, East Sussex
About Alan White Fine Books
Alan White Fine books has been trading as a full-time bookseller since 1999 years . We specialise in hardback fiction and stock both new and old titles , many Signed by the author , plus many non-fiction genres .All books ordered are covered in removable professional dustjacket plastic , bubble-wrapped and sent in a purpose made strong box .
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