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The Christmas Wreck: Available Copies

Later printing. Green cloth. Teg. Slight edgewear at corners and spine ends, else VG.

THE CHRISTMAS WRECK AND OTHER STORIES, Scribners, 1887, some wear and cloth loss to the spine extremities, else a vg copy.

Green cloth covered boards. 242 pp. Ads in back. Former owner's name penned to front endpaper. ; 12mo

1887. Scribners. Book is clean tight and bright. Appears unread. Gift inscription to prev owner inside front cover (1891). Cover is rubbed at corners and spine ends. Gilt title on spine end is clear and bright. Very prompt shipping with tracking.

This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days 316

242 Fiction. Collection of short stories from a popular Victorian author.

Light brown covers with gold and black printing and design; spine edges are fraying; corners are rubbed. 242 pp. plus advertisements; foxing and browning; tears and wrinkles on some pages.

Octavo, pp. [1-2] [i-ii] iii [iv] 1-242 [243-250: ads] [251-252: blank] [note: last leaf is a blank], flyleaves at front and rear, original green cloth, front and spine panels stamped in gold, t.e.g. First edition, first printing. Mixed collection of short fiction including two fantastic tales, "A Tale of Negative Gravity" and "A Borrowed Month." Bleiler, The Guide to Supernatural Fiction 1538. Bleiler, Science-Fiction: The Early Years 2103. Bleiler (1978), p. 187. BAL 18885. Wright (III) 5252. Bookplate of F. W. Hoyt affixed to the front paste-down. Cloth lightly rubbed at edges, small stain on rear cover, a bright, very good copy. (#156036)

Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 260. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1910 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 260

Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 264. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1897 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 264

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8vo., 242 pp., Very Good, Green Cloth, with minor stains, rubbing, & edge wear on covers; some staining in text block, on end papers & edges of text block; some pencil scribbles on end papers; shelf wear. Provenance: John Ruyle; previous owner's signature on FFEP. Mylar Jacket.

This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days

This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days

Octavo, pp. [1-2] [i-ii] iii [iv] 1-242 [243-250: ads] [251-252: blank] [note: last leaf is a blank], flyleaves at front and rear, original green cloth, front and spine panels stamped in gold, t.e.g. First edition, first printing. Mixed collection of short fiction including two fantastic tales, "A Tale of Negative Gravity" and "A Borrowed Month." Bleiler, The Guide to Supernatural Fiction 1538. Bleiler, Science-Fiction: The Early Years 2103. Bleiler (1978), p. 187. BAL 18885. Wright (III) 5252. Cloth lightly rubbed at edges, a bright, very good or better copy. (#95089)

250 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.56 inches. This item is printed on demand.

250 pages. 10.00x7.50x0.56 inches. This item is printed on demand.

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first near fine.

8vo., 242 pp., Very Good, Green Cloth, minor stains, rubbing, & edge wear on covers; some staining on end papers & edges of text block; text block slightly yellowed; pencil scribbles on end papers; slight splitting along gutter inside front set of end papers; shelf wear. Provenance: John Ruyle. Mylar Jacket. First Edition.

New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. 370

Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1910. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 260, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 260

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