1913-1919 9 vol Selection of 'Translated' Novels Francis W. BAIN

Description: Click here to see our other books! Selection of Francis Bain's 'Translated' Novels In Nine Volumes Francis William Bain 1913-1919 Riccardi Press Books : London 9" by 6.5" 60; 94; 89; 73; 70; 73; 97; 106pp. SUMMARY A uniformly bound collection of Francis Bain's fantasy novels reputed to have been translated from the original sanskrit manuscripts. Original Binding Overall Condition: Near Fine This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION Second reprints of the first editions. Set consists of "A Heifer of the Dawn", "A Mine of Faults", "The Decent of the Sun", "An Essence of the Dusk", "A Draught of the Blue", "In the Great God's Hair", "An Incarnation of the Snow", "A Digit of the Moon", and "The Livery of Eve". Bain claimed that his translations where taken from Sanskrit manuscripts given to him by a brahmin. The first of these were "A Digit of the Moon" but as more books appeared, it became clearer that Bain was writing these stories himself, not translating. CONDITION In original half cloth bindings with paper covered boards and gilt lettering to the spines. Externally, all are generally, smart with light rubbing and fading to the spines. Internally, all are firmly bound with bright and clean pages. 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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