1902 Pick-Me-Ups Nathaniel Gubbins First Edition Very Scarce

Description: Click here to see our other books! Pick-Me-Ups Nathaniel Gubbins [Edward Spencer Mott] 1902 John Long : London 8" by 6" 5-225 [5], 3-22 [2]pp SUMMARY The very scarce first edition of this early twentieth century novel 'Pick-Me-Ups', by Edward Spencer Mott. First Edition,Publishers' Original Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION The very scarce first edition of this work, in a lovely pictorial cloth binding.A novel from Edward Spencer Mott, a soldier and writer who wrote two notable books concerning English drink, 'Cakes & Ale' (1897) and 'The Flowing Bowl' (1899).This work, written under a pseudonym, involves a diamond robbery, a divorce, and horse racing.With a twenty-six page publisher's catalogue to the rear, dated January 1902. CONDITION In the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. Bumping to back strip head and tail, with small closed tear to spine head. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright, with instance of spotting throughout, and the odd area of foxing to the first and last few leaves. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed 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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