1921-1924 5vol A Collection of Novels from H. Rider Haggard

Description: Click here to see our other books! A Collection of Novels from H. Rider Haggard H. Rider Haggard 1921-1924 Hodder and Stoughton : London 7" by 4.5" 320; 322; 244; 252; 190pp. SUMMARY Five smart adventure novels from English writer H. Rider Haggard, with the original dust wrappers. Original Binding,Publishers' Original Binding,With Dustwrapper Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage: £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION Five volumes. Written by Sir Henry Rider Haggard, an English writer of adventure fiction romances set in exotic locations and a pioneer of the lost world literary genre. This set includes: Allan Quarterman, 1921. The sequel to King Solomon's Mines, 1887, following Quarterman's desires to get back into the wilderness after the death of his only son. She, 1921. A first person narrative of Horace Holly, following as he and his ward Leo Vincey journey to a lost kingdom in the African interior. Elissa; or, The Doom of Zimbabwe, 1922. Containing two novellas, Elissa; or The Doom of Zimbabwe and Black Heart and White Heart: A Zulu Idyll. Dr. Therne, 1923. Concerning a smallpox epidemic that sweeps England, this novel was written as an attack upon the anti-vaccinationist movement of the time. Maiwa's Revenge, 1924. A short novel following Allan Quarterman on a hunting expedition which turns into a rescue mission to avenge Maiwa, an African princess whose baby has been killed. CONDITION In the original red cloth binding. Externally, smart with light wear to the extremities and minor bumping. Light fading to the spine and the board edges. Front hinge starting but firm to Allan Quarterman. Original unclipped dust wrappers are also smart with light wear and minor chipping to the extremities. The odd small closed tear with the odd mark to the panels. A 1" closed tear to the front panel of Allan Quarterman. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with minor age toning to the extremities. The odd small spot to the endpapers. Previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown of Allan Quarterman. Contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper of Dr. Therne. Overall Condition: Very Good Very Good 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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