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Published by The Reprint Society, London; 1946. 8vo. 784pp. Condition: Very Good.
Bound in maroon cloth boards, the binding is in smart condition with just a little bumping to the edges and some rubbing to the boards. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from damage, save some toning to the pages. The hinge is cracking a little by the title page, and the half title appears to have separated and carefully been reattached. There is a neat ownership inscription to the half-title page.
In all, this is a tidy example of this historical novel by American author Marcia Davenport. Originally written in 1942, it was a national bestseller and was adapted into a film of the same name, in 1945. It tells the story of the Scott family's fortunes from the economic panic of 1873 through the dramatic rise of American industry and trade unionism, through waves of immigration, class conflict, natural disaster, World War I, to Pearl Harbour. The principal character is Mary Rafferty, the Scott family's Irish… Read More

Published by Collins Clear-Type Press, c.1900. First edition thus. Undated. Illustrated Pocket Classics. Illustrated by Paul Hardy. 385pp. Condition: Very Good.
Bound in original red cloth boards with title and decoration in gilt to the spine. Some fading to the spine and a little rubbing and bumping to the boards, but the binding is otherwise in smart condition. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from marks or damage save for a touch of toning. There is a small tear, only a couple of millimetres to the bottom of pages 217-220.
In all, this is a very smart edition of this classic by Balzac, one of his greatest novels. It follows the rise and fall of Cesar Birotteau, an honest perfumer who is tempted into overextending himself by du Tillet, an an employee fired by Birotteau for embezzlement. Du Tillet is out for revenge, and Birotteau falls hard, but all s not yet lost, as Anselme Popinot, a brilliant young marketer in love with Birotteau's daughter, works to help Birotteau recover his honour.

Published by Chatto & Windus, London; 1904. Fine-Paper Edition. 563pp. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated by George Cruikshank.
Bound in original publishers binding with gilt detailing and title to the spine. The binding is clean and tightly bound, with just a little shelf wear to the edges and a touch of rubbing to the rear. There is some fading to the spine, but it otherwise remains sharp and in very smart condition.
Inside, the pages are clean and bright with just a little toning and the occasional age spot. The book appears barely read and in beautiful condition internally. There is a neat ownership inscription to the ffep. It is beautifully illustrated by George Cruikshank, with 37 black and white illustrations throughout the book.
In all, this is a lovely example of this classic by Defoe. It is very collectible and in excellent condition. It would look very smart on any shelf, or in any collection. This novel tells the tale of Robinson Crusoe, written as the character's autobiography. Crusoe was… Read More