Description: Morris, Ralph:The Life and Astonishing Adventures of John Daniel HB Ltd Ed(1926) Morris, Ralph: The Life and Astonishing Adventures of John Daniel HB Limited Edition (1926) Publisher: Robert Holden & Co London, (c) 1926 This is a very early fantasy (science fiction really because of the flying machine) story. This story was first published 1751. In this lively tale, John Daniel is shipwrecked and one of his sons invents a flying machine to escape in. After other adventures, including encountering a sea monster, he returns to England. This is #32 of 750 copies. This book is a collectible copy, it is VG or so. This copy does not include a dust jacket. There are just a couple minor bumps and some soiling. There is a very cool, old bookplate in the front (see scan). The book is very tight. The gilding on the spine is intact. The gilding on the top of the book is largely intact. There is no writing or marks in the book. The binding is straight and tight. This is not a remainder, book club or an ex-library copy. Free shipping and insurance to the US; international shipping available. Please note: The picture(s) are of the actual item for sale. (Pictures are NOT stock photos.) If the book has a dust jacket: The dust jacket is protected in a Brodart to ensure that it remains in the best possible condition. The Brodarted dust jacket is not taped to the book. If you see an autograph label in the photo: The label is not attached to the dust jacket; it is applied to the Brodart only. DEFINITIONS “First” thus refers to the first printing of a new edition of a book. TPB refers to a trade paperback edition. Trade paperbacks are ovesized paperback editions. PBO (Paperback Original) means this ia a first edition first printing paperback, which is also the first time this book was published (the true first edition of this book). “First” thus refers to the first printing of a new edition of a book. ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) means this was a limited edition paperback (usually paperback) copy of a soon to be released hard back book. MINI GRADING GUIDE Because hobbies have different words for describing condition, I'd like to tell you how I grade the types of collectibles I sell. Books are graded with the ABA standard in mind. That means books range from G (good) I don't use a VFN or any form of Mint to describe a book. A book that is NF (near fine) can also be thought of as almost new. A full list of typical conditions range from: G, VG, VG+, VG+/NF, NF, to FN Current local sales tax will be charged for items shipped to the State of Washington. Another auction from MoothartBooks-N-Stuff. You may be interested in our other listings on eBay.
Price: 129.95 USD
Location: Kirkland, Washington
End Time: 2025-01-27T03:12:35.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Format: Hardback
Genre: Science Fiction
First Edition: First Thus
Binding: Hardcover
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Topic: Science Fiction
Year Printed: 1926
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Origin: English
Country of Manufacture: United Kingdom
