Description: Click here to see our other books! The Diverting History of John Gilpin: Showing how he went farther than he intended and came safe home again William Cowper 1952 The Chiswick Press : London 11.5" by 8.5" 44pp. SUMMARY A limited edition copy of this classic book by William Cowper, illustrated throughout by Ronald Searle. Illustrated,Limited Edition,Original Binding,Publishers' Original Binding,With Dustwrapper Overall Condition: Fine This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION A limited edition of 1600 copies. In the original card wraps with adhered paper dustwrapper. Illustrated throughout by Ronald Searle, the English artist and satirical cartoonist who is best remembered as the creator of St Trinian's School. The illustrations were originally made for a film in the 'Poet and Painter' series for the Festival of Britain. 'The Diverting History of John Gilpin' is a comic ballad by the renowned English poet, William Cowper. The ballad follows the story of a man called John Gilpin who rides a runaway horse. CONDITION In the original paper wraps with adhered dust wrapper. Externally, very smart with some shelf wear to the edges and chipping to the spine. Light spotting and age-toning to the panels. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean with just the odd spot. Overall Condition: Fine 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
Price: 170.51 USD
Location: Bath
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Topic: Poetry
Publisher: The Chiswick Press
Author: William Cowper
Binding: Cloth
Subject: None
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: Ronald Searle
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1952
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
