Ghastly Good Taste by John Betjeman - 1970-09-04

Blond & Briggs. Used - Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Blond & Briggs. Used - Good. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Anthony Blond, 1970. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:0218511566

LONDON: ANTHONY BLOND, 1970 Printed plain card covers, (Paperback) 235 x 180 mm approx. xxviii + 114 pp + Fold out illustration as called for. First published by Chapman and Hall in 1933 the copy offered is a proof copy 1970 of the re- issue by Blond with a new preface and a 16 page introduction by Betjeman entitled an aesthete's apologia acknowledging the arrogance and sweeping generalisations made by him in his youth in the first edition. VG (Book- Browning to margins of covers and general shelf soiling to rear. No previous owner name or insc. Fold out in Good condition with no other notable defects) Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale.

8vo hardcover in dust jacket. 112 pp. plus a large fold-out timeline at rear. NF/VG+. Very light wear to dust jacket which is now in a brand new Brodart clear protective sleeve. Book is in excellent condition with minimal wear. Bookplate on ffep. Text is clean and appears unread. Fold-out is in excellent condition. Ships wrapped in bubble wrap and packed with care in a box.

London: The Reprint Society, 1957. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Nice copy. Slight production glitch at very beginning with slightly rough page edges, clean and bright throughout however (see pictures). All our books at the moment are reduced so the price you see reflects our 33% SALE! ***STRIKE UPDATE*** Due to Royal Mail strike action there are delays within their service so for customers within the UK I can send by courier. If you would prefer this option, just drop me a line and I'll get you a quote. If this is intended as a gift, please email first and I can gift wrap for no extra charge. If you would like special delivery but don't see an option for it, just email first and I'll obtain a quote. If you have any questions, require more information or if you would like more pictures, do not hesitate to get in touch. 2023.

Anthony Blond, 1970,. 1970. Hardcover. 0218511566 hardback reprint, large 8vo, xxviii,112pp, folding plates at rear, slight browning, clean and sound, no inscriptions, printed boards and quarter-cloth, Very Good / no dustwrapper; ISBN: 0218511566 .

London: Anthony Blond, 1970. First printing of this edition. Hardcover. Very Good/near Very Good. Originally published in 1933 this is a revised second edition with annotations and a new introduction by the author. 8vo. Pp xxviii + 112 + nine feet long folding illustration by Peter Fleetwood-Hesketh. Quarter bound in black cloth stamped in silver on the spine with sides of printed pink paper on boards. Stemped name and address of ownership on the ffe else a clean, unmarked copy in a tight binding and unclipped dust jacket. The protected dust jacket is a little rubbed at the spine and has a couple of closed tears at head of spine.

Anthony Blond, 1970-10. Hardcover. Good.

London: Anthony Blond, 1970. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Beautiful copy. Presents very well. Book is really excellent. Unclipped DJ, spine slightly faded (see pictures). All our books at the moment are reduced so the price you see reflects our 33% SALE! ***STRIKE UPDATE*** Due to Royal Mail strike action there are delays within their service so for customers within the UK I can send by courier. If you would prefer this option, just drop me a line and I'll get you a quote. If this is intended as a gift, please email first and I can gift wrap for no extra charge. If you would like special delivery but don't see an option for it, just email first and I'll obtain a quote. If you have any questions, require more information or if you would like more pictures, do not hesitate to get in touch. 2023.