The Moonstone
by Wilkie Collins
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fair/No Jacket
- Seller
-
Altamonte Springs, Florida, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: T.Nelson One of the first true English mystery stories. Collins was a contemporary of Dixckens. The book was probably published at the turn of the 20th century. 457 pages. The extremeities are rubbed. The head and tail of the backstrip are frayed. Gilt top edge. The hinges are cracked. Writing on the reverse of the front cover and FFEP> Some pages are creased,else the text is in nice condition.
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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Details
- Bookseller
- Hastings of Coral Springs (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 10093
- Title
- The Moonstone
- Author
- Wilkie Collins
- Format/Binding
- Full-Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Edition Not Stated
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- T.Nelson
- Place of Publication
- London
- Keywords
- BRITISH FICTION,MYSTERY
- Bookseller catalogs
- MYSTERY/ESPIONAGE; BRITISH FICTION;
- Size
- 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall
Terms of Sale
Hastings of Coral Springs
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Hastings of Coral Springs
Biblio member since 2010
Altamonte Springs, Florida
About Hastings of Coral Springs
Independent internet bookstore since 2001. I offer a wide variety of unusual and out of print offerings. I strive for accuracy in descriptions and will do my utmost for customer satisfaction.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Cracked
- In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
- 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...
- Tail
- The heel of the spine.