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The Gaberlunzie's Wallet
James Ballantine
1843
John Menzies : Edinburgh
9" by 5.5"
311pp
SUMMARY
A signed first edition of 'The Gaberlunzie's Wallet' by James Ballantine.
First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Signed Binding
Overall Condition: Fair
This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
US Postage: £ 19.99
EU Postage: £ 15.99
European Postage: £ 16.99
Asia Postage: £ 21.99
Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99
DESCRIPTION
Inscribed by the author James Ballantine, who wrote under the pseudonym 'Jot.'
With numerous illustrations on steel and wood and 13 plates.
Stories and poetry of Scotland featuring illustrations and much emphasis on beautiful Scottish scenery, including short stories such as 'The Fiddlers Tale'.
CONDITION
In a full calf binding. Externally worn. Front joint and hinge failed with board detached but present. Rear board held by cords only. Spine detached and missing. Internally, binding strained in places. Pages foxed and tidemarked to plates with occasional spotting throughout.
Overall Condition: Fair
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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