She appeared to him radiant as a being from a higher planet. Never could she be content with his world, he had told himself. Dimly and wordlessly he had felt that here was a creature who had reached an orchidlike perfection through a long process of evolution, and generations of luxury. The earth was her playground. Men in Greenland hunted seal, and in Russia beautiful animals died, merely that she should have rich fur to fold round her shoulders. In the South perfumes were distilled for her.
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She appeared to him radiant as a being from a higher planet. Never could she be content with his world, he had told himself. Dimly and wordlessly he had felt that here was a creature who had reached an orchidlike perfection through a long process of evolution, and generations of luxury. The earth was her playground. Men in Greenland hunted seal, and in Russia beautiful animals died, merely that she should have rich fur to fold round her shoulders. In the South perfumes were distilled for her.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 122 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Good. No dust jacket. moderate shelfwear, hinges weak, 1913 printing, blank flyleaf loose but present, no jacket. ix p., 2 L., 3-409 p. col. front., plates. 20 cm. Includes Plates. Illus. t. -p. and lining-papers, in colors. Published in Great Britain under title: The love pirate.
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Good. No Jacket. Gently bumped with a touch of rubbing a the corners and spine ends. Short scuffs to the upper edges of the boards. Previous owner's bookplate on the half title page, dated 1914. Front hinge cracking, rear loose. All plates present.
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Very Good. No Dj. Book 12 mo. vintage hardcover in bright green pictorial boards. near fine but hinges starting. 409 pp. Early printing of this contemporary adventure and romance novel of California. At the Golden Gate is the port of adventure where every unexpected thing can happen. This girl born in Spain meets her true love.
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Very Good. Very good Book lightly rubbed at spine ends, corners and on cover, foredges lightly soiled, former owner's name on front endpaper. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.