The Wild Cherry Tree
by H. E. Bates
- Used
- very good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
-
BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: Michael Joseph, 1968. Paperback. Very Good. 7.5" by 5.5". None. A scarce uncorrected proof copy of this late collection of short stories by H. E. Bates, containing ten of his brillian tales. The scarce to see uncorrected proof copy.A collection of short stories by H. E. Bates, with ten tales ranging in genre from comical to tales ruminating on love and loneliness.The stories in this collection are 'Halibut Jones', 'The Wild Cherry Tree', 'Some Other Spring', 'The World Upside Down', 'How Vainly Men Themselves Amaze', 'The First Day of Christmas', 'The Black Magnolia', 'Love Me Little Love Me Long', 'Same Time, Same Place', and 'The Middle of Nowhere'.By H. E. Bates, who is best known for 'The Darling Buds of May'. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, generally smart. Wraps are spotted, heavier to the front wrap. Minor edge wear to the wraps, mostly to the head of the front wrap, and to the spine. Spots to the fore edge. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots to the first and last few pages. Very Good
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Details
- Seller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 871P38
- Title
- The Wild Cherry Tree
- Author
- H. E. Bates
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Michael Joseph
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1968
- Size
- 7.5" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- The Wild Cherry Tree h. e. bates short stories h. e. bates
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Rooke Books
Biblio member since 2007
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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