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Click here to see our other books! The Life and Achievements of Edward Henry Palmer Walter Besant 1883 John Murray : London 7.5" by 5.5" ix [4], 2-206; 426 [4]pp SUMMARY A handsome example of the first edition of Walter Besant's account of the life and adventures of E. H. Palmer. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage : £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition of Walter Besant's biographical study. Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece. Bound in two very smart half calf volumes. An account of the life of English orientalist and explorer Edward Henry Palmer. Published shortly after his death; Palmer was murdered in August 1882 in an ambush in the Arabian desert. The work of English novelist and historian Walter Besant. CONDITION In half calf bindings, with marbled paper covered boards. Instances of light rubbing to calf, otherwise externally excellent. Front hinge of volumes I and II, and head of rear hinge of volume II strained, but firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Overall Condition: Very Good 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