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The Rescue a Romance of the Shallows
by Joseph Conrad
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Indeed/Very Good Indeed
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
£990.00£891.00
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About This Item
London: J. M. Dent & Sons LTD, 1920. First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed/Very Good Indeed. 8" by 5". None. A lovely first edition, first impression, of one of Joseph Conrad's last published novels, part of his touching semi-autobiographical 'Lingard' trilogy. The first edition, first impression of this work, in the first issue original green cloth binding.In the original unclipped dustwrapper.'The Rescue' is based on Conrad's experiences as a mate on the 'Vidar' steamer, following Captain Tom Lingard whilst he falls in love with a woman he rescues.Part of the 'Lingard' trilogy.Written by the early modernist Joseph Conrad, generally regarded as one of the greatest English language novelists of all time. In the original publisher's green cloth binding, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, smart. A few minor marks to the boards. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Very small bump to the bottom edge of the rear board. Minor spots to the top and fore edge. Small remnants of a label to the front pastedown and to the recto to the front endpaper. Dustwrapper is very attractive and well preserved just lightly age-toned with some scattered light marks. Light edgewear to the wraps. Small label to the tail of the spine to the reverse. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 755P6
- Title
- The Rescue a Romance of the Shallows
- Author
- Joseph Conrad
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Indeed
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good Indeed
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- J. M. Dent & Sons LTD
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1920
- Size
- 8" by 5"
- Keywords
- The Rescue a Romance of the Shallows joseph conrad the rescue lingard joseph conrad almayer's folly captain tom lingard
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Rooke Books
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BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- 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....
- Fore Edge
- The portion of a book that is opposite the spine. That part of a book which faces the wall when shelved in a traditional...
- Tail
- The heel of the spine.
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