Short stories about the larger-than-life Uncle Silas and his exploits at the turn of the century in the farming country of Ouse Valley in Bedfordshire. Silas is bucolic, lecherous, wise - and, in the eyes of the young man who is the narrator, entirely admirable.
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Short stories about the larger-than-life Uncle Silas and his exploits at the turn of the century in the farming country of Ouse Valley in Bedfordshire. Silas is bucolic, lecherous, wise - and, in the eyes of the young man who is the narrator, entirely admirable.
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Seller's Description:
Used-Very Good. VG hardback in Good dust jacket. 1st edition, 1957. Light offset browning to free endpapers; otherwise a clean, tidy copy in tight binding. Dust jacket not price-clipped; edge worn with short creased tears and small losses; a little wear to joints; protected in removable clear film.
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Seller's Description:
Good in Poor jacket. 120 pages (complete). The second collection of Uncle Silas stories. A placid, contented copy. The dustjacket has wear and tear, scuffing. It is secure and sure. The boards are comfortable and neat. Within, the pages are clean, clear, benevolent, kindly and gentle. fk.
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Near Fine in Very Good jacket. First edition. Illustrated by Edward Ardizzone. Owner name stamp on the title page and some light offsetting on the endpapers else near fine in very good dustwrapper with a little nicking at the crown. A collection of the author's amusing Uncle Silas stories.
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Good. First edition. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Former owner's name, otherwise unmarked. Dust jacket now in new archival sleeve. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
