1957 The Ordeal of Gilbert Pinfold Evelyn Waugh First Edition Dust Wrapper

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Ordeal of Gilbert Pinfold Evelyn Waugh 1957 Chapman & Hall : London 7.5" by 5" vii, 184pp SUMMARY The first edition of Evelyn Waugh's semi-autobiographical novel in the original dust wrapper. First Edition,Publishers' Original Binding,With Dustwrapper Overall Condition: Near Fine This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION First edition of The Ordeal of Gilbert Pinfold, A Conversation Piece, by Evelyn Waugh in the original publisher's cloth binding and unclipped dust wrapper. This semi-autobiographical novel is nicknamed Waugh's 'mad book'. The novel is based on a period of hallucinations the author experienced due to bromide intoxication. Evelyn Waugh was an English author and novelist, most notably of satire works such as Decline and Fall (1928) and A Handful of Dust (1934). Prior owner's ink inscriptions to the first free endpaper dated 1957. CONDITION In the original publisher's cloth binding and unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent. There is some slight wear to the extremities of the dust wrapper. To the binding, there is some light bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Prior owner's ink inscriptions to the first free endpaper dated 1957. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with some light age toning. Overall Condition: Near Fine Near Fine 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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