Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar
by Burroughs, Edgar Rice
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Manasquan, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
Chicago: A.C. McClurg, 1918. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. J. Allen St. John. 8vo., 350pp.plus 4 pages of ads for the four previously published Tarzan novels. Sharp True First Edition and Printing with Published, April, 1918" and W. F. Hall on the copyright page, (there was a McClurg reprint in 1919). Bound in dark green cloth with titles in gilt on front board and spine. All plates by St. John present. Square, tight and clean throughout with no foxing and very mild toning to page edges. Fairly gentle wear and bumping to spine ends and tips. Small area of discoloration on top of front board. Spine letters perhaps a touch dulled. Lacking scarce dust-jacket. A very handsome collectable copy of the fifth Tarzan novel and at a great price. (Zeuschner #598 p.158-9).
Synopsis
Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar is a novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the fifth in his series of books about the title character Tarzan. It was published in 1916.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Brenner's Collectable Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 010001
- Title
- Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar
- Author
- Burroughs, Edgar Rice
- Illustrator
- J. Allen St. John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- A.C. McClurg
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Date Published
- 1918
- Bookseller catalogs
- Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror;
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About Brenner's Collectable Books
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An eclectic mix of good books specializing in Sci-Fi, Mystery, General Antiquarian, Books About Books, Signed First Editions, Vintage Paperbacks, Modern Fiction and many, many others. Prompt, professional customer service, always!.
Please excuse any glare or reflections in the pictures. Books I know; photography not so much. I will answer any questions regarding condition if photos are unclear or provide additional photos if needed.
All books are stored in a temperature controlled library in a smoke free home. All books are professionally packed and shipped and all jacketed books will come with an archival Brodart jacket protector.
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- Edges
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- Spine
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- Reprint
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- Gilt
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- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...