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The Childermass
Wyndham Lewis
1928
Chatto and Windus : London
8.5" by 5.5"
[6], 322pp
SUMMARY
The first volume in Wyndham Lewis curious Human Age trilogy, the first edition, with a compliments slip from the author.
An Important Work,First Edition,Publishers Original Binding,With Dustwrapper
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
This book weighs0.5 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
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EU Postage: £ 13.99
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DESCRIPTION
The first edition, first impression.
Authors compliments slip tipped-in to the recto of the front free endpaper.
In the original unclipped dust wrapper.
The first novel in Wyndham Lewis Human Age, trilogy, which was followed by Monstre Gai and Malign Fiesta.
Childermass is set in a purgatorial afterlife, following two young Englishmen, who are presumably killed during World War One.
CONDITION
In the original publishers cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Light discolouration to the extremities. Spine is a little discoloured with some spots. Spots to the fore edge and endpapers. Booksellers label to the front paste down. Authors compliments slip tipped-in to the recto of the front free endpaper. Dust wrapper is a little edge worn. Spots to the dust wrapper. Spine is a little age-toned and rubbed. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean.
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine- Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed- Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good- Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good- Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under condition
Good Only- Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair- As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor- Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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