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Born in Captivity
Bryan Berry
1952
Hamilton & Co : London
7.5" by 5"
192pp
SUMMARY
A first edition of the debut sci-fi novel of Bryan Berry, a post-war tale set in 2018, this copy signed by the author.
First Edition,Publishers Original Binding,Signed,With Dustwrapper
Overall Condition: Near Fine
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.
Signed by the author to the recto of the front endpaper.
In the original unclipped dust wrapper.
An interesting science fiction novel set in a rigid post-World War Three society, set in the year 2018.
Written by Bryan Berry, who began his career writing for the U.K. comic Merry-Go-Round before his early death. This was his debut novel.
CONDITION
In the original publishers cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Very light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Prior owners ink inscription to the front paste down, authors inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Dust wrapper is lightly edge worn with some discolouration and handling marks. Light spots to the reverse of the dust wrapper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age-toned and clean.
Overall Condition: Near Fine Very Good Indeed
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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