London: Michael Joseph, 1969. This First Edition of the first part of H.E. Bates' three-volume autobiography is in Fine condition with a Fine unclipped dust jacket (click on photo). I would rate it As New, except it has the discreet embossment of a former owner on the front free endpaper. Bates concentrates on the years between 1908, when he first went to school, and 1926, when he was twenty and had his first novel published. The book is bound in a blue cloth with die-stamped gilt spine lettering. I've placed the dust jacket into a Brodart protective sleeve. This volume is a delightful collectible for H.E. Bates admirers and includes a dust jacket illustration and charming pen-and-ink illustrations throughout by John Ward. The book measures 6 1/4 by 9 1/4 inches. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Illus. by John Ward. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bookseller: Grimalkin Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 001007
Title: The Vanished World: An Autobigraphy, Volume One
Author: Bates, H.E
Illustrator: John Ward
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1969
Keywords: British Literature
Bookseller catalogs: British Literature; Biography and Autobiography;
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

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Grimalkin Books is located in Steelton, Pennsylvania, the first town south of Harrisburg. We specialize in older, unusual books and sets, often literary, artistic, or historical. "Grimalkin" is old English for an old gray cat, mainly because the owner, Bob Amsel, is a cat lover. All books subject to prior sale. Payment must be received within 10 days of the order or item will be returned to stock. We accept money orders, bank checks, personal checks (allow time to clear), PayPal or MasterCard/Visa through Biblio's credit card processing service. International orders must be paid in US dollars and can be paid via PayPal, credit card (through ABE), or International Postal Money Order. Your purchase will be carefully packaged to protect it during shipping. Books may not be returned just because the buyer has changed his mind. Only books with actual defects that were not mentioned by the seller in the listing may be returned. Please insure returns for their full value.

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