This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear. It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear. It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket.
Item has stickers or notes attached to cover and/or pages that have not been removed to prevent further damage Corners are bent. Stains on outside cover/inside the book. There are tears on paperback. Cover/Case has some rubbing and edgewear. Access codes, CD's, slipcovers and other accessories may not be included.
London: Rupert Hart-Davis, 1953. Hardcover with bright and clear spine gilt, with unclipped dust jacket, "Second impression 1953" of this First British Edition, xiii + 288 pages, plus black-and-white illustrations; spine ever so slightly slanted (maybe, it could be me), gentle bump to spine top, but very gently read, very clean and unmarked throughout; DJ rubbed at hinges, numerous tiny chips and tears, but intact and complete with "Book Society Choice" imprinted on front flap (although this is not their edition).. Hard Cover. Very Good ++/Good.
Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 368 p. Contains: Maps. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
E P Dutton, 1954. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. An ex-library book and may have standard library stamps and/or stickers. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.
Rupert Hart-Davis, 1954. Hardcover. Good/Acceptable. 1954. 6th Impression. 288 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Introduction by Peter Fleming. Black and white photographic plates throughout with colour frontispiece. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Light tanning and water staining to spine and edges. Sticker to front panel. Foxing overall.
Rupert Hart-Davis, 1953. Hardcover. Good/Good. 1953. 5th Impression. 288 pages. Green pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and tanning. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking. Light tanning to spine and edges.
Rupert Hart-Davis, 1954. Hardcover. Acceptable/Acceptable. 1954. Sixth Impression. 288 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Contains black and white illustrations. Translated by Richard Graves. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Noticeable cracking to front hinge, with exposed netting. Binding is weakened, however text block remains secure. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright. Book has a strong forward lean. Unclipped dust jacket. Panels to dust jacket have noticeable edge wear with chips, tears and creasing. Water staining to panels and to reverse of jacket.
Rupert Hart-Davis, 1954. Hardcover. Good/Acceptable. 1954. Sixth Impression. 288 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth boards. Gilt lettering. Contains black and white illustrations and plates. Clean pages, plates and illustrations with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. Top textblock edge dyed red. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Minor wear marks to boards. Unclipped jacket. Panels and spine have moderate edgewear with chips, tears and creases. Moderate loss to spine. Visible wear marks to spine and panels.
This item is in overall acceptable condition. Covers and dust jackets are intact but may have heavy wear including creases, bends, edge wear, curled corners or minor tears as well as stickers or sticker-residue. Pages are intact but may have minor curls, bends or moderate to considerable highlighting/ writing. Binding is intact; however, spine may have heavy wear. Digital codes may not be included and have not been tested to be redeemable and/or active. A well-read copy overall. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you!
Harrer, Heinrich (translated by Richard Graves and introduced by Peter Fleming)
Seven Years in Tibet
Harrer, Heinrich (translated by Richard Graves and introduced by Peter Fleming)
Publisher: Rupert Hart-Davis, London, 1953.
Rupert Hart-Davis, London, 1953.. Second impression. Octavo hardcover; blue boards with gilt spine titling; 288pp., monochrome plates, top edges dyed red. Owner's Christmas gift tag on front endpaper; owner's name. Minor wear; toned and spotted text block edges; mild foxing to endpapers. Dustwrapper worn and rubbed along edges with missing segment on head of spine and adjacent, faded and well-rubbed spine-panel. Wrapper now professionally protected by superior non-adhesive polypropylene film with white paper backing. Good to very good. Postage quoted is for a standard format octavo book. Final charges may vary depending on size and weight.
Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.
Jacket is scuffed, chipped and torn, top 1" of spinecover is missing. Boards have light edgewear. Pages are clean with no markings in text, binding is sound. Clippings on Tibet are laid in.
Registration and/or logging into your account gives you access to even more features, including saved searches, want lists, wishlists, search preferences and search history. You can either create an account with us or log in using Facebook below.