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Click here to see our other books! Chateaubriand Andre Maurois; Vera Fraser [trans.] 1938 Jonathan Cape : London 8.5" by 6" 360pp. SUMMARY The first English translation of this biography of French author François-René de Chateaubriand, in an exquisite Bayntun full calf binding. Fine Binding,First Edition,Folding Plates,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Pleasing Copy,Rebound,Signed Binding Overall Condition: Near Fine This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage : £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition of this biographical sketch of François-René de Chateaubriand, important French author and politician who had a great influence on French literature of the nineteenth century, dominating the literary scene of the time. The first English edition, translated from the French of André Maurois by Vera Fraser. Recounting from his childhood and youth, his time as a soldier and voyager, his exile in England, and much more. Illustrated with a frontispiece and three full page plates, as well as a folding plate illustrating his genealogical tree. Collated, complete. In a beautiful fine full calf binding, signed Bayntun. CONDITION In a lovely full calf binding signed Bayntun, with five raised bands and gilt tooling to the spine, pictorial endpapers, and gilt to the edges. Externally lovely with minor shelf wear only and some sunning to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. With a minor faint spotting to the first few leaves, otherwise the pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with a frontispiece and three full page plates, as well as a folding plate illustrating his genealogical tree. Collated, complete. Overall Condition: Near Fine 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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Very speedy delivery and extremely well packaged. The book is in wonderful condition for age, better I think than described. This now sits alongside a companion volume, another work of Worcestershire historian and antiquarian, John Noak. I very much looking forward to reading it. As for price, I snatched the offer and am extremely pleased that I did. This seller is a perfect find on eBay and I would purchase from them without hesitation, saved seller, excellent.
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Excellent in every respect; much better than originally described and pictured. The shipping was exceptionally fast, and the books arrived precisely on schedule. The packaging was both robust and thoughtful, which always makes a most distinct difference. I am grateful for this great value and for your having accepted my offer. Thank you so much, Katherine, for a truly pluperfect transaction.
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