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Wet Magic
Edith Nesbit
[1913]
T. Werner Laurie LTD : London
7.5" by 5"
vii, [1], 274, [2pp]
SUMMARY
The scarce to see first edition of one of Edith Nesbits popular childrens fantasy novels, an illustrated mermaid adventure.
First Edition,Illustrated,Publishers Original Binding,Scarce
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs0.5 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
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EU Postage: £ 13.99
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DESCRIPTION
The first edition of this scarce work.
A charming childrens fantasy book by Edith Nesbit, following a group of siblings as they holiday at the seashore. Whilst enjoying themselves they suddenly happen upon the mysterious and magical world of mermaids.
Illustrated with a frontispiece, two folding plates, and eleven plates, by H. R. Millar.
Collated, complete.
Nesbit is beloved for her classic childrens novels, of which she wrote around forty during her life. She often wrote in a contemporary fantasy setting, which inspired many authors, such as Diana Wynne Jones, J. K. Rowling, and C. S. Lewis.
Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library.
One page of publishers adverts to the rear.
CONDITION
In the original publishers cloth binding. Externally, smart. Spine is a little faded. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A few light marks to the boards and spine. Front hinge is starting but firm. Prior owners ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some scattered spots.
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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