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The Celestial Omnibus
E. M. Forster
1911
Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd : London
7.5" by 5.5"
[8], 163, [5pp]
SUMMARY
The first edition of E. M. Forsters collection of short fantasy tales, a brilliant collection which includes The Other Side of the Hedge.
First Edition,Publishers Original Binding
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs0.5 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
The first edition, first impression.
An anthology of six short fantasy stories by E. M. Forster. Besides the titular tale, this collection also includes The Story of a Panic, The Other Side of the Hedge, Other Kingdom, The Curates Friend, and The Road From Colonus.
This collection was published after Forsters success with Howards End, and contains stories that he had written over the previous ten years.
Four pages of adverts to the rear.
CONDITION
In the original publishers cloth binding. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the extremities. Minor rubbing to the joints and extremities. A few light marks to the cloth. Spine is faded. Rear hinge is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with a few scattered spots and handling marks.
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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