Kimono
by Paris, John
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very good copy; wrappers are a bit worn rubbed around the edges especially the spine joints; there's a small closed tear along t
- Seller
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Oakland, California, United States
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About This Item
New York: Continental Books, Inc, 1932. Hardcover. Very good copy; wrappers are a bit worn rubbed around the edges especially the spine joints; there's a small closed tear along the top edge of the back cover; back cover is moderately soiled from handling and age; while the outsides of this book are well-loved they are very much in one piece and attractive; the pages are in excellent shape: clean and crisp and free of marks and creases; edges of pages are clean; binding is tight and square.. Duodecimo in brown and tan wrappers with illustration of Japanese woman in a kimono on the cover; 224 pages; 19 cm. In English; "Just how shocked was London when it found out that a very distinguished if impoverished aristocrat was allowing his son to marry a Japanese girl? True she had been brought up in France and England since she was two years old; true she spoke every language but that of her native tongue fluently; true she was worth millions of dollars; however she was Oriental. Just what happened, when, in spite of repeated warnings not to go to Japan on their wedding trip, they did go? Were they destined to lose each other because of circumstances over which they had no control? KIMONO is a revelation even to the most jaded of tastes. It has more than its share of thrills and climactic suprises. It is superbly written and authentic... You will never forget Kimono..."- back cover.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bibliope by Calvello Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 85208
- Title
- Kimono
- Author
- Paris, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good copy; wrappers are a bit worn rubbed around the edges especially the spine joints; there's a small closed tear along t
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Continental Books, Inc
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1932
- Keywords
- Interracial marriage, Japan, Fiction
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Bibliope by Calvello Books
Biblio member since 2005
Oakland, California
About Bibliope by Calvello Books
Over thirty-five years experience in the used, out-of-print and rare book trades. Selling online since 1997. WWW.BIBLIOPE.COM (formerly Calvello Books)
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- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Soiled
- Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Crisp
- A term often used to indicate a book's new-like condition. Indicates that the hinges are not loosened. A book described as crisp...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....