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Click here to see our other books! The Argosy Mrs Henry Wood 1878-1881 Richard Bentley : London 8.5" by 5.5" iv, 516pp; iv, 516pp; iv, 476pp SUMMARY Three volumes of the nineteenth century periodical The Argosy Magazine. Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 42.99 EU Postage : £ 27.99 European Postage: £ 45.99 Asia Postage: £ 74.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 129.99 DESCRIPTION Volume XXV, XXVII and XXXIII from the years 18678, 1879 and 1881. The Argosy was originally founded by Alexander Strahan in 1865 but was later bought, owned and edited by Ellen Wood. The Argosy published several stories and serials by leading authors of the time as well as amusing quotations, excerpts and cartoons. With hundreds of vignette illustrations and full page plates throughout. Ellen Wood was better known as Mrs Henry Wood. aside from her editorial work she is best remembered for her 1861 novel East Lynne. Many of her books became international best-sellers and her work was very well received in America. She purchased The Argosy in 1867 and her writing tone has often been described as conservative, Christian, with the occasional use of religious rhetoric. Other notable contributors to The Argosy include Hesba Stretton, Julia Kavanagh, Christina Rossetti, Sarah Doudney and Rosa Nouchette Carey. CONDITION In half calf bindings. Externally, generally smart with rubbing to the joints and spines. Some rubbing to paper covered boards also. Front joint to 1878 volume is slightly strained but firm. Internally, all volumes are firmly bound. Pages are generally bright with the odd spot throughout. Overall Condition: 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
Guilherme Correa Gonçalves
Very speedy delivery and extremely well packaged. The book is in wonderful condition for age, better I think than described. This now sits alongside a companion volume, another work of Worcestershire historian and antiquarian, John Noak. I very much looking forward to reading it. As for price, I snatched the offer and am extremely pleased that I did. This seller is a perfect find on eBay and I would purchase from them without hesitation, saved seller, excellent.
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Excellent in every respect; much better than originally described and pictured. The shipping was exceptionally fast, and the books arrived precisely on schedule. The packaging was both robust and thoughtful, which always makes a most distinct difference. I am grateful for this great value and for your having accepted my offer. Thank you so much, Katherine, for a truly pluperfect transaction.
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