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Morris, James (Jan) ~ The Market Of Seleukia : Signed By The Author

Faber and Faber, London : 1957

The First UK printing published by Faber and Faber in 1957. The BOOK is in Very Good++ condition with slight pushing at the spine ends. A little light marking to the board covers. The gilt titling remains bright. A hint of toning to the text-block with some offsetting to the blank end-papers. Free from inscriptions and erasures. The WRAPPER is complete and is in Very Good+ condition. Light edge-wear with some small nicks, creasing and a little loss at the corners and spine ends. Some fading of the red colouring to the spine. A small area of loss to the centre of the rear panel. The wrapper is protected in a removable Brodart archival cover. The book has been Signed (without dedication) by the author to the title page. A copy of the ticket for the signing event accompanies the title as provenance. The third scarce title from the acclaimed travel writer James (now Jan) Morris. Collectible.

BINDING: Hardcover
CONDITION: Very Good++
JACKET: Very Good+

£350

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Keywords: Arabia, Middle East, Morris, Seleukia


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