The Ball and the Cross.
by Chesterton, G.K
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Wells Gardner, Darton and Co: London, 1910. First edition of this classic novel. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, "March 5, 1910 Dear Mrs Morley Horden- I implore you read no further This is the one good sentence of English in this book- Yours remorsefully G.K. Chesterton." In very good condition, bookplate of the Greek shipping magnate Kallakis family. A unique example.
Synopsis
Originally published in 1910. Includes suggested readings (p. 215).
Reviews
On , Booksforchange said:
A delightful work of philosophical fiction in classic Chesterton style, with wit, rapier, and insightful paradox.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 111967
- Title
- The Ball and the Cross.
- Author
- Chesterton, G.K
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London
- Place of Publication
- Wells Gardner, Darton and Co
- Date Published
- 1910
- Keywords
- G.K. Chesterton First Edition, G.K. Chesterton Signed First Edition, The Ball and the Cross First Edition
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Raptis Rare Books
Biblio member since 2012
Palm Beach, Florida
About Raptis Rare Books
Founded by Matthew and Adrienne Raptis, Raptis Rare Books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in literature, children's books, economics, photo books, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. Our business model is simple: we strive to handle books that are in exceptional condition and to provide exceptional customer service.
Glossary
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- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
- G
- Good describes the average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects must be noted. (as defined by AB...
- Cloth
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- Bookplate
- Highly sought after by some collectors, a book plate is an inscribed or decorative device that identifies the owner, or former...
- Inscribed
- When a book is described as being inscribed, it indicates that a short note written by the author or a previous owner has been...