Description: Shardik **Signed and Inscribed by the Author*** Adams, Richard; White, MartinPublished by Allen Lane / Penguin, London, 1974. First Edition. Inscribed and dated by RICHARD ADAMS direct to the title page to 'Lily', dated 1974. Bound in the original publisher's hardcover boards, titled in gilt to the spine. Spine ends with minor bumping, edges with some fading and light damping. Internally the pages have some light age toning, but notably, has some water staining to the edges, with damp wrinkling as well. Includes the scarce loosely inserted publisher's promotional bookmark, with an image of Shardik to one side, and a list of characters to the other. Jacket worn and torn, with age toning and fading. Adams's fantasy novel is set in the fictional Beklan Empire, and follows the events around the discovery, capture and military and symbolic uses made of a bear named "Lord Shardik" by those who subscribe to a set of unusual religious beliefs. Fair to good, owing to the damping. ---------------------------------------------One of a number of similar items I am selling. Check out the other items in my eBay shop. Postage is always combined wherever possible.OVERSEAS BIDDERS - PLEASE CONTACT ME PRIOR TO PURCHASE TO CONFIRM SHIPPING COSTS AS THEY MAY BE HIGHER THAN THOSE QUOTED-------------------------------------------- DSR's: If you have any issue with your purchase, please contact me BEFORE leaving feedback. I pride myself on good customer service, and always try to get items sent out within 24-48 hours (1-2 working days). Please base your DSR for Dispatch time on this, and not the transit time, which is out of my control. Postage and packaging costs are kept to a minimum, with only a nominal fee being added for packaging materials where necessary. Items are described as accurately as possible, but if you think I have overlooked anything please drop me a line. This excludes foxing, previous owner's names or inscriptions, etc. Any negative points, such as missing or torn pages are usually noted on the relative listing. I would rather my customers be happy with their purchases than disappointed. As the old saying goes "If you like what we are doing, tell others, if you don't, tell us". ***Overseas Bidders*** No cheques please unless drawn on a UK bank. Overseas transactions to be paid with PayPal or managed payments via eBay. NO Foreign Currency or bank transfers. Please note that most items are not able to be sent to PO Boxes by UK Couriers. Please note that Bidders in Russia and certain other East European countries will need to pay for a 'Signed for' service owing to Customs regulations in those countries. The postage to these countries may also differ from the European rate if the item is in excess of 2kg. ***All Bidders*** Please note that items are sent to the address as stated on your initial invoice unless I am informed otherwise in A SEPARATE EMAIL VIA EBAY. ------------------------------------------------MY GRADINGS New: A new book, never used. As New (AN): Although a used book, it should appear unread with no flaws, just as when it was sold new. Fine (F): Should have no flaws, a perfect copy of a used book. Mint: Another term for Fine. Near Fine (NF): May show a small flaw, such as shelf wear, but nearly perfect and unread. Very Good (VG): The broadest category for used books, this describes any average used book. May have small flaws, and has probably been read, but should appear overall clean and attractive. Good (G): Will probably have significant wear or damage, although is still intact. Suitable for reading, but not necessarily a good gift copy. The old saying in bookselling is "good ain't good." Fair: Another term for Poor or Reading Copy: Heavily worn or damaged, a poor book will be readable but not attractive. Binding Copy: This may or may not be the complete pages of the book, but the binding has been broken or damaged to the point it will need professional rebinding ------------------------------------------------OTHER INSTRUCTIONS - If paying with a cheque or postal order please make payable to 'A BROWN' and not blofieldbooks. Payment to be made within 3 days of purchase unless otherwise advised to avoid an 'unpaid item' case being opened. I am pretty flexible, so if you want to purchase and pay when payday comes around just let me know as soon as possible.RETURNS - If you are unhappy with your purchase please contact me in the first instance before returning. Items returned must be with the original packaging, especially if returning due to being damaged in the post, as this may need to be inspected by the relative postal company.
Price: 39.99 GBP
Location: Norwich
End Time: 2024-12-12T20:54:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: 35.08 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 14 days
Return policy details: If you are unhappy with your purchase please contact us in the first instance. If an item has been damaged in transit, please take photographs as these will be required by the relative courier or subsequent claims.
Binding: Hardback
Personalised: Yes
Place of Publication: London
Non-Fiction Subject: Literature, Poetry & Criticism
Signed: Yes
Publisher: Allen Lane, Penguin
Weight: 850g
Year Printed: 1974
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Inscribed, Signed
Fiction Subject: General & Literary Fiction
Original/Reproduction: Original
Author: Richard Adams
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
