• The Winds of Spring by Walter Havighurst, 1940 Macmillan hardcover - front cover and spine
  • The Winds of Spring by Walter Havighurst, 1940 Macmillan hardcover - rear cover and spine
  • The Winds of Spring by Walter Havighurst, 1940 Macmillan hardcover - front board and page edges
  • The Winds of Spring by Walter Havighurst, 1940 Macmillan hardcover - Granville Hicks signature and Grafton Free Library bookplate on front free endpaper
  • The Winds of Spring by Walter Havighurst, 1940 Macmillan hardcover - title page with library blind stamp
  • The Winds of Spring by Walter Havighurst, 1940 Macmillan hardcover - copyright page stating First Printing
  • The Winds of Spring by Walter Havighurst, 1940 Macmillan hardcover - Chapter One opening page
  • The Winds of Spring by Walter Havighurst, 1940 Macmillan hardcover - pages 2-3
  • The Winds of Spring by Walter Havighurst, 1940 Macmillan hardcover - pages 84-85
  • The Winds of Spring by Walter Havighurst, 1940 Macmillan hardcover - pages 240-241
  • The Winds of Spring by Walter Havighurst, 1940 Macmillan hardcover - date-due slip and library card pocket at rear
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The Winds of Spring

The Winds of Spring

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Condition: Good

Book Notes: Green cloth boards show moderate shelf wear with light soiling and a few small spots. Text is clean; a few small brown spots on the top margins of the first pages; endpapers toned. No dust jacket. Ex-library copy from the Grafton Free Library, Grafton, New York: bookplate on the front free endpaper, blind stamps on the title page and copyright page, date-due slip on the rear free endpaper and card pocket on the rear pastedown. Bookplate reads "In memory of Frank Stevens Hicks". Ink ownership signature "Granville Hicks" on the front free endpaper. Pencil number "108" on the dedication page.

Author(s): Walter Havighurst

Print: 1st Print

Publication year: 1940

Binding: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: The Macmillan Company

Condition: Good
ISBN:

A 1940 Macmillan first printing of Walter Havighurst's novel The Winds of Spring. The opening chapter, set in Upsala, Sweden, in May 1842, introduces Jan Carl Sorensen, a new University of Upsala graduate and Fellow in Sciences, as he sets out on a collecting tour.

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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.