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.
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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.
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.
Good condition. (travel, history, biography, tibet) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
8vo. original printed paper wraps (prev. owner's name to first leaf, a little rubbed with slight tear to head cap); pp. xvi (last blank), 288, with a map. A very good copy. [Neate H40: Harrer escaped from internment in India during World War II and made his way to Lhasa, where he found favour in high circles].
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!
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dentelle: Borders on the inner edge of a book with a lacy pattern, most often gilt. Popular in France during the 18th century on covers of books, used more on the inside of modern books.