1991 The Kindness of Women J G Ballard First Edition Dust Wrapper Signed

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Kindness of Women J.G. Ballard 1991 HarperCollins : London 9.5" by 6.5" [8] 9-286pp SUMMARY A near fine, first edition copy of this semi-autobiographical work by British writer, J.G. Ballard. Signed by the author to the title page and in the original dust wrapper. First Edition,Publishers' Original Binding,Signed,With Dustwrapper Overall Condition: Near Fine This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION Presenting this semi-autobiographical work by noted British author, J.G. Ballard. It is a sequel to his earlier 1984 novel, Empire of the Sun, and tells the story of the author's childhood in China and his move to England in adulthood. It includes themes of sex and death, and Ballard has stated that this work is the story of his life 'seen through the mirror of the fiction prompted by the life'. The first edition, first printing of this work. Signed by the author to the title page. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. CONDITION In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, excellent, with no discernible shelf wear. Original unclipped dust wrapper is excellent and bright, with just a small amount of edgewear to the head of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. A few light spots to the fore-edge, not affecting the pages, which are slightly age-toned to the edges, but otherwise are completely clean. Overall Condition: Near Fine Fine 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

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