1922 The Mercy of Allah Hilaire Belloc First Edition Dust Wrapper

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Mercy of Allah Hilaire Belloc 1922 Chatto & Windus : London 8" by 5.5" v [3], 3-313pp SUMMARY The first edition of this collection of short stories by writer and historian Hilaire Belloc, in the very scarce dust wrapper, designed by G. K. Chesterton. First Edition,Publishers' Original Binding,With Dustwrapper Overall Condition: Near Fine This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition, first impression of this work, in the very scarce unclipped publisher's dust wrapper, designed by Belloc's friend and frequent collaborator Hilaire Belloc.In this collection, Belloc narrates the history of Arabic civilisation through the tales a grandfather relays to his beloved grandchildren.He demonstrates the roles religion and family play in Arab life, while demonstrating how the prosperous grandfather deceived his countrymen to gain a fortune. CONDITION In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Light shelf wear to back strip tail, otherwise externally excellent. Dust wrapper significantly age toned to back strip, with light handling marks and spots to rear wrap. Edgewear and minor loss to back strip head, with small closed tear to head of front wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Overall Condition: Near Fine Very Good Indeed 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. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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