1889 Jerome K. Jerome Three Men in a Boat 1st Ed 1st Impression

Description: Click here to see our other books! Three Men in a Boat Jerome K. Jerome 1889 J. W. Arrowsmith; Simpkin, Marshall & Co : Bristol; London 7.5" by 5" [4], 315, [3pp] SUMMARY The first issue of this humorous novel by Jerome K. Jerome, an illustrated work following a fortnight long journey along the Thames. Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition, first issue of this work, with 'Quay Street' and no building number to the title page. Other first issue points present: ornamental initial ‘T’ on page 1 is undamaged; there is no moon in the illustration on page 20; ornamental initial ‘I’ on pages 77 and 95 is inverted; the word ‘stream’ is present at the end of page 271.'Three Men in a Boat' is a comical novel, a fictional account of the author's experiences on a two week long boating holiday along the Thames, from Kingston upon Thames to Oxford.This work was extremely successful upon its publication, and a sequel followed it, titled 'Three Men on the Bummel'.Illustrated with numerous in-text illustrations throughout.Written by Jerome K. Jerome, an English writer who is best known for this work. Illustrated by A. Frederics.Bound without the front endpaper. All other leaves are present.Three pages of adverts to the rear, with adverts to the paste downs. CONDITION In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, a little worn, with light rubbing to the boards and spine. Bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Small tear to the head of the rear joint, and to the front joint. Spine is faded. Light marks to the boards and spine. Rear hinge has failed. Front hinge is a little strained. Internally, binding is strained in places. Pages are bright and clean, with a couple of scattered spots. Prior owner's ink inscription to the head of the title page. Overall Condition: Good Only GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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