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The Queen of the Caves and Other Stories
W. D. Baikie
1894
William Peace : Kirkwall
8" by 5.5"
2-81pp
SUMMARY
The very scarce first edition of this charming collection of late nineteenth century fantastical short stories.
First Edition,Publishers Original Binding,Very Scarce
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs0.5 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
US Postage:£ 15.99
EU Postage: £ 13.99
European Postage: £ 14.99
Asia Postage: £ 18.99
Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99
DESCRIPTION
The first edition of this vanishingly scarce collection of late nineteenth century short stories, from Mrs. W. D. Baikie.
A scarce local imprint.
Present in this work is the titular tale, along with Wee Dave and the Brownie, Snorros Temptation, The Banner-Bearers Story, and The Lapwings Quest.
With a charming inscription to the verso of a preliminary leaf, dated Xmas 1921, awarding this work to a congregational Sunday school.
In the publishers original pictorial cloth binding.
CONDITION
In the publishers original pictorial cloth binding. Bumping to spine head and tail, with light marks to board tail. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean, with the odd spot. Ink inscription to a preliminary leaf.
Overall Condition: Very Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine- Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed- Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good- Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good- Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under condition
Good Only- Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair- As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor- Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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