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The History of the Jews (5 Volume Boxed Set)

The History of the Jews (5 Volume Boxed Set)

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Condition: Very Good

Book Notes: All five volumes: printed boards bright with light shelf wear and small rubs at the edges and corners; bindings tight; pages clean. Slipcase worn: edges and corners rubbed and scuffed, with surface paper loss along the bottom edge. No dust jackets (printed boards as issued). Embossed "Ex Libris Lee Stoneking" library stamp on the front free endpaper of each Volume.

Author(s): Poul Borchsenius

Print: 1st Print

Publication year: 1965

Binding: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Condition: Very Good
ISBN:

Poul Borchsenius's five-volume history of the Jews, as described on the slipcase: Volume One, The Son of a Star, a history of the Jews from the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70 to Hadrian's suppression of Simeon's insurrection in AD 135; Volume Two, The Three Rings, a history of the golden age of Jewish culture in Spain; Volume Three, Behind the Wall, the story of the ghetto; Volume Four, The Chains Are Broken, the story of Jewish emancipation; and Volume Five, And It Was Morning, the story of the Jews in our time and the founding of Israel. Translated from the Danish (Volume One by F. H. Lyon, Volume Two by Michael Heron).

New York: Simon and Schuster, 1965. First printing of each volume. Five hardcovers in printed boards, in the original publisher's slipcase.

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  • Like New

    This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.

  • Very Good

    This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Good

    This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Acceptable

    This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.

  • As Described

    This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.

  • Dust Jacket Grading

    (A) Excellent
    The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.

    (B) Good
    Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.

    (C) Fair
    Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.

    (D) Poor
    Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.

    (F) As Is
    Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.