The Moonstone, A Romance by Wilkie Collins, Vtg Purchased at Galignani Paris

Description: *Ordering multiple items from my listings will feature a discount and combined shipping. Order several and save!* This book has a sticker in the front from "Galignani, The Famous Booksellers, Paris" in the front, and the back leaf of the dust cover has a write-up on "London Calling" with encouragement to check into BBC broadcasts from London for accurate information on world happenings. Galignani "The famous booksellers" 224 Rue De Rivoli, Paris is a bookshop that started in the 1930s, and continues today. They are an Italian shop that specializes in English books in Paris. This book has no dates, but the reference to "London Calling" and the Galignani bookstore, I would guess that it would be 1940s or 1950s. "London Calling" broadcasts from the BBC started in 1941. "The Moonstone" is a novel written by Wilkie Collins, first published in 1868. Often considered one of the first modern detective novels, it tells the story of the theft of a valuable Indian diamond known as the Moonstone. The narrative unfolds through multiple perspectives, with each character presenting their unique account of the events surrounding the crime. Set in Victorian England, the novel explores themes of mystery, deception, and social class while showcasing Collins' exceptional storytelling and intricate plot development. Book Title: The Moonstone Author: Wilkie Collins Publisher: Thomas Nelson and Sons LTD Copyright: Not mentioned Printing: n/aPhysical size: 4 x 6 Pages: 457 Condition: In good condition. Here are the eBay definitions of condition. I place the definition here that resembles the condition of this publication the closest: Books & Magazines Good: The book has been read but is in good condition. It has very minimal damage to the cover, including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. The binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages. See the seller's listing for full details and a description of any imperfectionsThis book is a time capsule from a previous era, with some examples in my collection going back over 220 years old. The conditions of media of this age can include fading, yellowing, cracking spines, odor, missing pages, loose or missing covers, and much more. I will try to alert you as to the condition of what I am listing. Each book I do a brief check of its overall condition, but I cannot promise that something such as missing pages, or clipped photos could escape my glance. Thanks for checking out this old time classic! I will be listing hundreds of vintage books, magazines, catalogs, and media in the coming weeks and months. Keep a look-out for additional listings, and thanks for supporting this cancer survivor and small business!

Price: 14.99 USD

Location: New Auburn, Wisconsin

End Time: 2024-11-25T16:00:00.000Z

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