G.B.S.: A FULL LENGTH PORTRAIT
by Pearson, Hesketh
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine with no dust jacket
- Seller
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Palatine, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
NY: Harper & Brothers. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1942. Stated First Edition. 1. Hard Cover. Publisher's full red cloth, gilt lettering on spine, publisher's medallion blind-stamped on cover. 8vo. 390 pp. Illustrated with several B&W photographs. Includes detailed Index. This is a very clean, unmarked copy, tight and square. The gilt on the spine is faded. NEAR FINE. The life, art and philosophy of George Bernard Shaw.. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .
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Details
- Bookseller
- Round Table Books, LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5761
- Title
- G.B.S.: A FULL LENGTH PORTRAIT
- Author
- Pearson, Hesketh
- Format/Binding
- Hard Cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine with no dust jacket
- Edition
- Stated First Edition. 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Harper & Brothers
- Place of Publication
- NY
- Date Published
- 1942
- Keywords
- Biography;, Literature;, George Bernard Shaw; Theatre; Comedy; Plays
- Bookseller catalogs
- Theatre & Performing Arts;
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Round Table Books, LLC
Biblio member since 2008
Palatine, Illinois
About Round Table Books, LLC
Round Table Books, LLC lists rare, beautiful and interesting books. All books are described accurately, packed carefully and shipped promptly. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED - Any book may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.
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- Fine
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- First Edition
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- Spine
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- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Cloth
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- Jacket
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