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Arthur Ransome Mixed Lot x4 HC First (Cape) Editions 1940s Swallows & Amazons VG

Description: Lot/Set of 4: Vintage Children's Novels by Arthur Ransome. Swallows & Amazons, Picts & Martyrs series, etc. (x4) Hardcovers, w/out jackets; Illustrated, First Editions. London: Jonathan Cape, Originally published 1933 - 1947;Publication (Print) Dates, 1943 - 1948. See below. 8vo. Approx. Size of Books: 8" x 5.5" x 1" All volumes are First Editions, Later Impressions; "Impression" dates listed below, beside each Title, correspond to date of Printing, not original publication date of title. Titles Include:(Vol. / Book #) Title (Publisher, Date; Notes) (Vol. / Book #1) Winter Holiday (J. Cape, 1943; 12th Print)(Vol. / Book #2) Missee Lee (J. Cape, 1944; 4th Print)(Vol. / Book #3) The Picts and the Martyrs (J. Cape, 1944; 2nd Print)(Vol. / Book #4) Great Northern? (J. Cape, 1948; 5th Print) CONDITION is VERY GOOD to NEAR FINE for all. Books do not have dust jackets. May have very minimal writing / names (in pencil) in front of books or to title / half-title pages, a/o some marking within; may have nominal shelf wear and signs of normal use or handling. Corners are bumped. Gilt titles to spines all remain complete and bright. Bindings are very sound and reasonably square, no noted separation or loosening at hinges or gutters; endpapers and fly-leaves present and intact without any notable damage; any markings do not affect text or maps on endpapers. Text blocks are complete and legible with clean, undamaged leaves throughout; no chipped, torn, loose, or missing leaves, save for Title / Colophon page (verso / recto of single leaf) of Picts & Martyrs, which bears a notable closed tear, approx. 2", from top, near gutter (see photos). Otherwise text blocks appear to be overall clean, complete, and generally without damage of any notable sort. Also note that Winter Holiday bears a faint "B" in ink to spine, and spine of Missee Lee is sun-faded (see photos). Please inspect photos carefully; message with any inquiries. Photos are of the actual item(s) you will receive. Packed with Care and Ships via USPS Priority Mail, tracking & insurance included. * * *Thank You for Looking!!

Price: 135.59 USD

Location: New Bern, North Carolina

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Item Specifics

Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Book Title: Missee Lee ; Winter Holiday ; Picts & the Martyrs ; Great Norther

Custom Bundle: Yes -- Four (4) Hardcover First Edition (Later impression) novels

Book Series: Swallows & Amazons ; Picts & the Martyrs ; etc.

Original Language: English

Vintage: Yes

Personalize: No

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Features: Illustrated, Lot / Set / Series

Topic: Adventure, Series Books / Novels, Childrens & Juvenile Fiction

Bundle Description: Lot / Set / Series

Signed: No

Ex Libris: No

Narrative Type: Fiction

Publisher: Jonathan Cape

Intended Audience: Ages 9-12, Young Adults, Adults

Inscribed: No

Edition: First Edition

Publication Year: 1944

Type: Novel

Era: 1940s

Illustrator: Ransome

Author: Arthur Ransome

Genre: Action, Adventure, Antiquarian & Collectible, Children & Young Adults, Fantasy

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

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