Description
Click here to see our other books! The Book of the United Kingdom Uncle John c1840 Darton and Clark : London 6" by 5" viii, 475pp SUMMARY A wonderfully illustrated and very scarce children's history of the United Kingdom. Colour Plates,First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Prize Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed 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 This is a very scarce work on British history for children, being a compendium of the history of England, with a description of the public buildings in London. Written by a Samuel Clarke (1810-1875) under the pseudonym 'Uncle John'. Illustrated with a full colour map frontispiece, as well as vignette and full plate engravings by Samuel Williams throughout. Gift inscription reads 'To Charles N. Cowper, for having been Dux at the Circus Place School during the 1st, 2nd and 3rd years of his attendance, from his Father, M. Cowper.' In a full straight grain morocco binding with a gilt spine and decorative gilding and blind stamping to the boards. Undated, dated from copies on Library Hub. CONDITION In a full straight grain morocco binding. Externally generally smart, some rubbing to the head and tail of the spine with a little loss to the leather. Inscription to the front page blank. Internally firmly bound, pages bright and clean. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed 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
Guilherme Correa Gonçalves
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.
michael cosgro
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.
user30278156
Second purchase from this seller. Consistent in every respect. Well priced. Well packaged. Dispatched and delivered swiftly. Arrived from overseas in a matter of days. Shipping cost was low. As described. Great communication by way of updates from the seller. Will be my first port of call when looking for books online from here on in. Thank you kindly.