Ransome, Arthur The Big Six , UK: Jonathan Cape, 1940.First Edition. Very Good/No Jacket. Bound in the publishers fine weave green cloth with gilt title lettering to spine. The 399 pages remain in clean, presentable condition. A neat ownership inscription to the half title page otherwise no inscriptions. Gilt title lettering to spine is sharp and legible. Title has been blind stamped to front cover as published. Double matching illustrated endpapers depicting a map of the Norfolk Broads to front and rear of book remain bright with no fading. Numerous black and white illustrations support the text throughout. The photograph supplied is a picture of the book and we are happy to send more images on request. Overall a pleasing copy of this excellent Arthur Ransome title and rather elusive in the First Edition. (Book ref. 000438 ) £ 64.50 The payment methods accepted by the seller, The Rare Book Shelf , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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