Gentleman Jim
by Raymond Briggs
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
-
BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: Hamish Hamilton, 1980 . First edition. Hardback. Near Fine. 12" by 9". Raymond Briggs. A wonderfully illustrated first edition of this tale of Gentleman Jim, by popular illustrator and children's author, Raymond Briggs. First edition, in the publisher's original bright pictorial boards. Written and illustrated by Raymond Briggs, who was an English illustrator, author and cartoonist, best known for his popular children's stories, including 'The Snowman', 'Fungus the Bogeyman' and 'Father Christmas'. Many of his works have been adapted into successful and charming films.'Gentleman Jim' tells the story of Jim and Hilda Bloggs, two characters based on the author's parents. In the publisher's original bright pictorial boards. Externally, excellent, with light creasing to the extremities and the occasional light mark to boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean, with the occasional light mark. Near Fine
Synopsis
Cover title. "Featuring a new introduction by Seth"--P. [4] of cover.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 892Q26
- Title
- Gentleman Jim
- Author
- Raymond Briggs
- Illustrator
- Raymond Briggs
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Hamish Hamilton
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1980
- Size
- 12" by 9"
- Keywords
- Gentleman Jim first edition Raymond Briggs illustrated first edition fungus the bogeyman
Terms of Sale
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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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- Fine
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- First Edition
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