1926 Speed Grace Sartwell Mason Very Scarce 1st Edition

Description: Click here to see our other books! Speed Grace Sartwell Mason 1926 Federation Press, LTD. : London 7" by 4.5" [7], 10-156, [3pp] SUMMARY A very scarce dramatic tale by Grace Sartwell Mason, the first edition in book form. First Edition,Publishers' Original Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition in book form of this vanishingly scarce work.'Speed' was originally published in 'Saturday Evening Post'. The story published in 'Post' formed the basis of a 1925 silent comedy drama film of the same name, starring Betty Blythe, Pauline Garon, and Arthur Rankin.This thriller by Grace Sartwell Mason follow a middle aged couple who, after being described as 'old fashioned' by their children, decide to buy a car. They plan a trip out West, and set out on an adventure which involves a kidnapping, a holdup, and a dramatic car chase.Mason was an American author and journalist. Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library.Two pages of adverts to the rear. CONDITION In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, generally smart. Spotting to the wraps, heavier to the rear wrap. Small tears to the rear joint. A small amount of loss to the head and tail of the spine. Closed tear to the rear wrap, repaired with tape. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Overall Condition: 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. 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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