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The Moonstone - Complete in "All The Year Round: A Weekly Journal" Volumes XIX & XX
by Collins, Wilkie
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- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Near Fine
- Seller
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Manasquan, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
London: Chapman and Hall, 1868. 1st Edition. Quarter Leather. Very Good/Near Fine. Two Volumes, 4to. Vol XIX, Issue #451-to #476, December 14, 1867 to June 6, 1868, iv,620pp; Volume XX, Issue #477 to #501, June13, 1868, to November 28, 1868, iv,596pp. Beautifully bound in quarter calf over charcoal cloth covered boards. Titles in gilt on spine with gild bordered compartments and raised bands. t.e.g. Both volumes are square, tight and clean throughout save a few scattered spots on prelims only and very light. Clean, supple pages. Light spotting to fore-edges. Mild rubbing to hinges, corners and surfaces. Very well-preserved. The first appearance of this iconic tale of a stolen precious jewel was serialized in this journal founded and edited by Charles Dickens. Arguably the true first mystery to feature a police detective. A very pretty collectable set at a great price. (Hubin, p.88; Gasson, p.106-107).
Synopsis
I address these lines - written in India - to my relatives in England.
Reviews
On Dec 6 2011, Bragi said:
One of the best detective novels I have ever read. This book is a precursor to all detective classics in English. The style of writing is unique, the way the narration begins and accounts of each and every character that are involved in the plot, is one of the first of its kind. This is a must read book for all those who are interested in detective novels.
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- Bookseller
- Brenner's Collectable Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 012189
- Title
- The Moonstone - Complete in "All The Year Round: A Weekly Journal" Volumes XIX & XX
- Author
- Collins, Wilkie
- Format/Binding
- Quarter Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good/Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1868
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Mystery/Suspense/Crime Drama;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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About Brenner's Collectable Books
35 Plus years buying and selling collectable books. Member ABAA, ILAB, IOBA.
An eclectic mix of good books specializing in Sci-Fi, Mystery, General Antiquarian, Books About Books, Signed First Editions, Vintage Paperbacks, Modern Fiction and many, many others. Prompt, professional customer service, always!.
Please excuse any glare or reflections in the pictures. Books I know; photography not so much. I will answer any questions regarding condition if photos are unclear or provide additional photos if needed.
All books are stored in a temperature controlled library in a smoke free home. All books are professionally packed and shipped and all jacketed books will come with an archival Brodart jacket protector.
An eclectic mix of good books specializing in Sci-Fi, Mystery, General Antiquarian, Books About Books, Signed First Editions, Vintage Paperbacks, Modern Fiction and many, many others. Prompt, professional customer service, always!.
Please excuse any glare or reflections in the pictures. Books I know; photography not so much. I will answer any questions regarding condition if photos are unclear or provide additional photos if needed.
All books are stored in a temperature controlled library in a smoke free home. All books are professionally packed and shipped and all jacketed books will come with an archival Brodart jacket protector.
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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...
- Raised Band(s)
- Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- 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....
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
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