1891 3Vols The Little Minister J M Barrie First Edition First Issue Slip Case

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Little Minister J.M. Barrie 1891 Cassell & Co : London 9" by 7" viii, 2-232 [16]; 239; 232pp SUMMARY The three volume first edition of this sentimental J. M. Barrie novel, set in his native Scotland, and bound in the publisher's original cloth. First Edition,Publishers' Original Binding,With Slipcase Overall Condition: Good Only 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 The first edition of this work in book form, first issue, with sixteen pages of advertisements to the rear of volume I, dated 5G.9.91.Initially published serially in "Good Words" magazine the same year.In the publisher's original cloth binding, housed in a cloth covered clamshell box.Retaining the original half titles.'The Little Minister' is a sentimental novel set in the Scottish weaving village Thrums, heavily based on Barrie's birthplace. The novel is concerned with an improvised minister who is struggling with his rioting congregation of weavers.The work was written over fifteen years prior to the introduction of Barrie's most famous character, Peter Pan. CONDITION In the publisher's original cloth binding, housed in a cloth covered clamshell box. Back strips age toned, with bumping to back strip heads and tails. Volume I hinges strained and a touch tender, volume III hinges strained, with front board tender. Volume II hinges strained, and weakly held by cords only. Lacking front free endpaper of volume I. Slip case in very good condition, with handling marks to boards, and light fraying to joint heads. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Overall Condition: Good Only 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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