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The Apple Cart: A Political Extravaganza
by Bernard Shaw
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Good
- Seller
-
BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Constable and Company Ltd., 1930 . First edition. Cloth. Very Good/Good. 7.5" by 5". None. The first edition of this satirical comedy play by the well renowned playwright George Bernard Shaw. First edition of The Apple Cart: A Political Extravaganza by Bernard Shaw in the original publisher's cloth binding and unclipped dust wrapper. A satirical comedy about political philosophies which are represented by the characters. It was unexpectedly popular and widely considered conservative, anti-democratic and monarchist, appealing to contemporary audiences. George Bernard Shaw was an Irish playwright and political activist and had a large influence on Western theatre and culture. Prior owner's book plate to the first pastedown. In the original publisher's cloth binding and unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. There is some wear to the dust wrapper, including some tears and creases to the extremities and age toning. There is some loss to the tail of the spine. The dust wrapper has been repaired to the spine. To the binding, there is some minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Prior owner's book plate to the first pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with the occasional spot and light age toning. Very Good
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 849W53
- Title
- The Apple Cart: A Political Extravaganza
- Author
- Bernard Shaw
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Constable and Company Ltd.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1930
- Size
- 7.5" by 5"
- Keywords
- Bernard Shaw Plays Apple Cart First edition Plays
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Rooke Books
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BATH, Somerset
About Rooke Books
Welcome to Rooke Books Antiquarian Bookseller
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- Spine
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- Plate
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- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- First Edition
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- Tail
- The heel of the spine.
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