More Byng Ballads
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Book Notes: Pictorial paper boards with a cloth spine, heavily worn and soiled with browning; corners and spine ends rubbed. Rear inner hinge is cracked and some parts of the binding are loose but still attached; pages are toned and otherwise clean. Inscription in ink on the front free endpaper, read as "Frederick Schiltz, Xmas 1935", with initials and a flourish below. Bookseller's label of The Times Book Club, 42 Wigmore Street, W.1 on the rear pastedown; pencil "11.35" on the rear free endpaper.
Author(s): Douglas ByngEdition: First Edition
Publication year: 1935
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: John Lane The Bodley Head
Condition: GoodISBN:
A book of comic verses by Douglas Byng (1893-1987), the English cabaret and revue comedian and pantomime dame, decorated with colour illustrations by Clarke Hutton.
Contents: Phoebe the Queen of the Ring; The Wedding; Nanna of the Manor; Autumn; Naughty Victorian Days; Lots of Little Things are Done by Kindness; Tyrolean Tilly; Sport; I'm a Tree; Mexican Minnie; Vivette of the Vestiaire; I'm One of the Queens of England.
John Lane The Bodley Head, London; first published 1935.
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Book Condition Scale
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
