1930 Broadside Ballads Restoration Period Fawcett First Limited Edition Uncommon

Description: Click here to see our other books! Broadside Ballads of The Restoration Period From the Jersey Collection Known as The Osterley Park Ballads F. Burlington Fawcett (ed.) 1930 John Lane The Bodley Head Limited : London 14" by 9" xxvi, 248pp. SUMMARY A first limited edition copy of this fascinating work, containing the Restoration period broadside ballads from the 'Jersey Collection', held at Osterley Park. First Edition,Illustrated,Limited Edition,Uncommon,With Dustwrapper Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage: £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION With an introduction and notes by F. Burlington Fawcett. These ballads are named the 'Jersey Collection' as the location these ballads were taken from owned by the Earls of Jersey for centuries. Osterley Park is one of the largest open spaces in London. It is the home of a large mansion which is often referred to as 'Osterley House'. The house and grounds belonged to the Earls of Jersey for many years starting in 1785. The house was opened to the family in 1939 following the Second World War as there were many requests to see the house's historic interiors. This edition is limited to seven hundred and fifty copies for sale, of which this copy is numbered '305'. Complete with scarce original unclipped dustwrapper. The ballads to this work provide the reader with an idea of society in the Restoration period. CONDITION In a quarter paper vellum binding with cloth covered boards, in original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, minor shelfwear to extremities and head and tail of spine. Dustwrapper, chipped and creased to extremities. Small closed tears to head and tail of joints, and spine. Slight handling marks and rubbing to wraps. Internally firmly bound. Pages slightly age toned but very bright and clean throughout. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed 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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