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The Adventures of the Young Soldier in Search of the Better World
by C. E. M. Joad
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Faber and Faber Limited, 1943. First edition. Cloth. Very Good/Good. 8" by 5.5". Mervyn Peake. The first edition of this tale following a soldier as he searches for the promised post-war better world, illustrated throughout by Mervyn Peake. The first edition, first impression.In the original price-clipped dust wrapper.'The Adventures of the Young Soldier in Search of the Better World' is exactly as the title describes, the plot following a soldier and he sets out on a pilgrimage to discover the better world he had been promised after the War.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and in-text illustrations throughout by Mervyn Peake. Peake was an English author and illustrator who is best known today for his 'Gormenghast' books. He also illustrated editions of 'Hunting of the Snark', 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner', 'Brothers Grimm', 'Treasure Island', and 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'. By C. E. M. Joad, a philosopher who popularised the science. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original price-clipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A few minor marks to the boards. Gift inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Lacking the rear endpaper. Dust wrapper is edge worn with chips and small tears, chipping heavier to the head and tail of the spine. Amateur repairs to the reverse of the wraps. Dust wrapper is a little age-toned with some light spots, including to the reverse. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 902P39
- Title
- The Adventures of the Young Soldier in Search of the Better World
- Author
- C. E. M. Joad
- Illustrator
- Mervyn Peake
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Faber and Faber Limited
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1943
- Size
- 8" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- The Adventures of the Young Soldier in Search of the Better World c. e. m. joad mervyn peake pilgrimage c. e. m. joad
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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