London: Hurst & Blackett, Publishers, 1867. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book is bound in original green cloth boards. Book is in VG condition with light rubbing to edges, bumping to spine ends, light bumping to corners, front hinge a bit loose, but still attached, light foxing to first few & last few pages else a bright and solid copy. Book includes illustrated frontis plate. SBB 11/20

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Bookseller: JB's Book Vault (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 003338
Title: A WINTER WITH THE SWALLOWS
Author: Edwards, Matilda Betham
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Hurst & Blackett, Publishers
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1867
Keywords: Edwards, Winter, Swallows, Middle East, Travel, Exploration, Algeria
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

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Books guaranteed to match item description. 30 day return guarantee with full refund including original shipping costs if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged. Email confirming shipment with tracking number is sent on day of shipping. Transaction is concluded once an item is designated as delivered. Free shipping for USA orders. INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: PLEASE READ SHIPPING TERMS BEFORE BUYING. ADDITIONAL POSTAGE MAY BE REQUIRED. Biblio consolidated shipping is the best value for international customers. Books less than 5 pound/2.2 kilo are eligible for the reduced shipping rate. Books weighing more than 5 pound/2.2 kilo are subject to standard USPS International Priority rates = approx. $100. Please contact me for postage quotes. Postage overcharges are refunded. I am unable to ship to Germany & France due to government regulations. Inventory can be viewed via VPN. Contact me directly for more information & shipping arrangements.

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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...
Plate: Full page illustration or photograph. Plates are printed separately from the text of the book, and bound in at production. I.e.,...
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Rubbing: Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
Hinge: The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
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....