The Drowned World
by Ballard, J. G
- Used
- Near Fine
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
-
Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
London: Gollancz, 1962. Uncorrected Proof. Near Fine. Uncorrected proof of the first edition. Bound in publisher's original drab wraps printed in black with "Uncorrected" rubber-stamped to front cover. Near Fine with short split to tail of rear spine joint, light edge wear, toning, foxing to edges. A rare format of this foundational text in the literary genre of climate fiction.
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Details
- Seller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 140943614
- Title
- The Drowned World
- Author
- Ballard, J. G
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Uncorrected Proof
- Publisher
- Gollancz
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1962
Terms of Sale
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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...
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Tail
- The heel of the spine.
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Uncorrected Proof
- An uncorrected proof is a printed copy of a book that needs to be reviewed for errors and corrections. They are released prior...