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Bertie on the Beach
by Jane Johnson
- Used
- Near Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London and Tonbridge: Ernest Benn, 1981 . First edition. Hardback. Near Fine. 10" by 8". Not Stated. A scarce presentation copy of this children's book, signed by the author and from the library of Tom Maschler. A beautiful and near fine first edition copy of this uncommon children's book by Jane Johnson. In the original publisher's paper covered boards. With lovely and colourful illustrations throughout. A presentation copy, signed and inscribed by the author to the title page. Presented to Tom Maschler, with his book plate to the first pastedown. From the library of Tom Maschler, a noted publisher who headed Jonathan Cape for over three decades. During his career he helped to publish and discover works by Ernest Hemingway, Gabriel Garcia Marques, Ian McEwan, Salman Rushdie, Joseph Heller, John Lennon, and many other influential authors. He was also a one of the key figures in the creation of the Booker Prize in 1969. In the original publisher's paper covered boards. Externally, excellent. There are some faint marks to the boards and old price sticker to the rear board. Prior owner's book plate to the first pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are very bright and clean. Near Fine
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 854W52
- Title
- Bertie on the Beach
- Author
- Jane Johnson
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Ernest Benn
- Place of Publication
- London and Tonbridge
- Date Published
- 1981
- Size
- 10" by 8"
- Keywords
- Bertie on the Beach Jane Johnson Tom Maschler Presentation copy Jane Johnson
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About the Seller
Rooke Books
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BATH, Somerset
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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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