A Finn Family Moomintroll. Tove Jansson. 1st Eng. ed . 1950 Ernest Benn.

Description: 1st edition ( in English). Ernest Benn 1950. Translated by Elizabeth Portch. The covers are slightly aged rubbed with the spine ends & corners being very slightly bumped: the map/letter has had a 2 cm tear now mended with tissue (?) & page 55 was obviously crumpled in the binding as about 3cm of the lower edge has a small tear, stands slightly proud from the remaining page & is strangely crumpled. There are 2 fox-like micro marks on edges of pps 32/3, & finally, an owner's name has been semi 'wet out' from the centre of the f.f.e.p.(Photos of all the flaws!) Thus nowhere near the condition of the copy which has asking price of £1.000 on this site & £1,300 & £650.on another one, with jackets!! A special offer but close ones will be considered However there seems a scarcity of 1st editions on the usual markets. o/s customers please message me for a special costing of mail to your country. However, I cannot deal with any of the local taxes Sold by an independent and solo ex-bookshop owner, with around 50 years of experience, who takes pride in listing and researching every volume. Someone who does not consider books as mere square objects with printing inside, fixed only on selling in huge quantities as quickly as possible, but one who takes deep interest not only in the book itself, but also, where possible, its history. No "maybes" or "may not contains", well packed for protection & never sent naked in plastic bags only suitable for newspapers .

Price: 190 GBP

Location: Cirencester

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