Description: Click here to see our other books! The Guards a Novel Anonymous 1827 T. Clerc Smith : London 7.5" by 5" [3], 2-261; [3], 2-266; [3], 2-259pp SUMMARY A very scarce first edition of this novel following soldiers in the British Army. First Edition,Leather Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage: £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION A very scarce work.The first edition of this work.Complete in three volumes.An exciting novel based within the British Army, focusing on the many adventures of the soldiers whilst fighting.Written anonymously. Bound without half-titles and adverts.Prior owner's ink inscription to the title pages. 'R. C. Kingsford, Seaton'. CONDITION In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing to the boards and spines. Minor bumping to the spines and extremities. A little loss to the front board of Volume I. A little chipping to the spine labels. Hinges of Volume I are starting but firm. Bound without half-titles and adverts. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some spots. Prior owner's ink inscription to the head of the title pages, and the first leaf of text to Volume I. Overall Condition: 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. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Fiction
Publisher: T. Clerc Smith
Author: Anonymous
Binding: Leather
Subject: None
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: None
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1827
Country/Region of Manufacture: London