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None. Near Fine in Good jacket. A first edition copy of 'The Age of Longing' by Hungarian-British author and journalist Arthur Koestler. In the original publisher's green cloth binding, complete with a pictorial unclipped dustwrapper. Koestler, originally a member of the Communist Party of Germany, resigned and distanced himself from the political movement in 1938 after becoming disillusioned by Stalinism. In light of this dramatic personal and political change, he published his first novel, an anti-totalitarian work, 'Darkness at Noon' in 1938, that gained him international fame. Koestler went on to publish many essays, memoirs and novels, including 'The Age of Longing' critiquing or espousing various political causes. For his efforts, he was was awarded the Sonning Prize in 1968, and in 1972 he was made a CBE, a 'Commander of the Order of the British Empire'. In a green cloth binding with original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, excellent condition. Slightly bumped to head and tail of spine. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean, slightly age toned to edges. The odd light spot throughout. Dustwrapper, generally smart. Sunned to spine. Marking to rear of wrap. Chipped to the head and tail of spine. Small loss to paper wraps at head and tail of spine. Small loss to upper extremity of front wrap and lower extremity of rear wrap. Near Fine.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 0091045207.
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Very Good in Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall Very Good Copy in Good + clipped D/J. Jacket has some small chipping and rubbing along edges otherwise sound and in prtotective cover. Previous owners inscription on end paper otherwise text clean.
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Very Good jacket. First Edition. Published by Collins, 1951. Clean and tight copy in just jacket that has some minor spoting. ALL ITEMS ARE SENT BY ROYAL MAIL.
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Fine. Not ex-lib. Hardcover in black cloth with silver stamped titles to spine, no jacket, 8vo. 2nd printing thus, 1951. 362pp. NF to Fine. Touches of surface loss at extreme hinge ends and tips of mildly toed-in corners. Else clean, tight, square and unmarked with especially sharp cloth and titles.
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Good. First edition copy. Collectible-Good. Acceptable dust jacket. Dust jacket price clipped. This book formed part of Barbara G. Mertz's personal library at her home in Frederick, Maryland. Barbara G. Mertz Rev Trust custom bookplate on front endpage. (Paris, Utopia, Humanity, Fiction)
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Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. First printing. Near fine in a very good (both corners of front flap are clipped, front flap also has a small crease, small chip at bottom corner of front panel, general edge wear, a few short closed tears) dust jacket.
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Dust jacket in good condition. First edition, first printing. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. The dust jacket is housed in protective mylar for preservation. The binding suffers moderate loosening due to age and wear, but remains secure and in-tact; the pages are clean and unmarked. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
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Very Good. First edition copy. Collectible-Very Good. Acceptable dust jacket. Dust jacket price clipped. From the library of American author, columnist, journalist, and presidential speechwriter William Safire. (literature, novel, fiction)
