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Manon Lescaut
L'Abbe Prevost
1928
Geoffrey Bles : London
13" by 10.5"
ix [2], 2-141, 1pp
SUMMARY
Brightly illustrated by John Austen, this is a wonderful signed Limited Edition of L'Abbe Prevost's romantic tale.
Colour Plates,First Edition,Illustrated,Limited Edition,Publishers' Original Binding
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs 2 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
US Postage: £ 29.99
EU Postage: £ 21.99
European Postage: £ 23.99
Asia Postage: £ 37.99
Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99
DESCRIPTION
A beautifully illustrated, signed Limited Edition English translation of this mid seventeenth century novel by L'Abbe Prevost. The first edition thus.
Number 454 of 500 copies printed, and signed by the prominent British illustrator, John Austen, who was particularly recognised for the Art Deco influences present in his work.
Illustrated with twelve charming colour plates from Austen, and further vignette illustrations. Collated, complete.
A wonderful edition of the controversial tale of Chevalier des Grieux, and his lover, Manon Lescaut, a work initially banned in France upon publication.
CONDITION
In the publisher's original quarter vellum binding, with cloth covered boards. Light handling marks to back strip, otherwise, externally excellent. Spotting to fore edge of text block. Internally, firmly bound. Significant spotting and instances of foxing throughout.
Overall Condition: Very 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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