Click for full-size.
Aunt Sunday Takes Command Signed Jefferson Farjeon
by Jefferson Farjeon
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good
- Seller
-
London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
USA: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1940. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Aunt Sunday Takes Command Signed by Jefferson Farjeon First Edition The Bobbs-Merrill Company 1940. Indianapolis. A near fine copy. Contents clean and unmarked throughout and no foxing to (uncut) edges. Covers are unblemished and have no toning to spine. Gilt lettering still bright. In a VG price clipped pictorial dust jacket. Inscribed, dated (Christmas 1940) and signed by the author directly to ffep. "Aunt Sunday Takes Command" is a classic mystery novel written by Jefferson Farjeon. The story revolves around the eccentric Aunt Sunday, who unexpectedly finds herself embroiled in a murder mystery. As the amateur detective, Aunt Sunday takes command of the investigation, utilizing her sharp wit and unconventional methods to solve the crime. The novel is characterized by its humor, quirky characters, and the delightful antics of Aunt Sunday as she delves into the secrets of the small village where the murder occurred. Farjeon's storytelling weaves an engaging and entertaining narrative that combines elements of humor and mystery, making "Aunt Sunday Takes Command" a charming and light-hearted read for fans of classic British detective fiction.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Brought to Book Ltd
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007712
- Title
- Aunt Sunday Takes Command Signed Jefferson Farjeon
- Author
- Jefferson Farjeon
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- The Bobbs-Merrill Company
- Place of Publication
- USA
- Date Published
- 1940
- Weight
- 1.43 lbs
- Keywords
- Aunt Sunday Takes Command Signed by Jefferson Farjeon First Edition The Bobbs-Merrill Company 1940
Terms of Sale
Brought to Book Ltd
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Brought to Book Ltd
Biblio member since 2009
London, Greater London
About Brought to Book Ltd
Founded by Adam and Justin Lay, Brought to Book Ltd offers rare and collectible titles from the more interesting and entertaining corners of the book world.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Price Clipped
- When a book is described as price-clipped, it indicates that the portion of the dust jacket flap that has the publisher's...
- FFEP
- A common abbreviation for Front Free End Paper. Generally, it is the first page of a book and is part of a single sheet that...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
- Inscribed
- When a book is described as being inscribed, it indicates that a short note written by the author or a previous owner has been...
- A.N.
- The book is pristine and free of any defects, in the same condition as ...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- VG
- Very Good condition can describe a used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or...
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Frequently asked questions
This Book’s Categories
The Great Formosa Hoax
George Psalmanazar played a grand prank in 1703, pretending to be a resident of the island of Formosa. His book took London by storm. Learn more...
Collecting Classic Supernatural Fiction
Classic supernatural fiction is distinct from contemporary horror because it is more literate and often relies upon poetic subtlety rather than unpleasant gratuity to create an atmosphere. Enter if you dare!
