Buy this book on-line Paton, Alan : Cry, The Beloved Country : A Story of Comfort in DesolationJonathan Cape, London, 1948
269 pages (complete). A benevolent copy of this first edition of one of the greatest novels of the twentieth century. The dustjacket has a clear cellophane protective cover. The dj has some mild wear, scuffing, handling and shelving marks. It is comfortable and secure. The price (9s. 6d. net) has not been snipped. The boards are mellow, gentle, placid, steady. They have light shelving and handling wear about the edges but are also neat. The front pastedown has a previous owner signature. The papertrims are foxed. The pages are contented, comfortable. They are clean, clear, companionable, certain, memorable. fk. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fair Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Paton, Alan : Cry, The Beloved Country : A Story of Comfort in Desolation. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Paton, Alan : Cry, The Beloved Country : A Story of Comfort in DesolationJonathan Cape, London, 1948
269 pages (complete). Fourth impression of the first edition (published the in same month as the first edition (September 1948)). Signed by Alan Paton the frontispage. Included: a pullout from 'The Forum', July 16, 1949, of an article: 'Juvenile Delinquency in Europe and South Africa - Many Similarities and Only a Few Differences', by Henry Gibbs, which refers to 'Cry, the Beloved Country' and Diepkloof. A comfortable copy. The dustjacket has a clear cellophane protective cover. The dustjacket as wear, scuffing, age-marks. It is secure and sure. The boards are benign and steady. The contents have some mild aging marks here and there. Otherwise, the contents are benevolent, assured, clean, clear, contented, some light tanning, pleasing. fk. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fair Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Paton, Alan : Cry, The Beloved Country : A Story of Comfort in Desolation. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Paton, Alan : CRY, THE BELOVED COUNTRY A Story of Comfort in DesolationCharles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1948
DJ spine sunned, lightly torn and with some chipping. Fore edge lightly soiled ; The human hero of this story is an old and humble Zulu parson, from the hills above Ixopo, who sets out for Johannesburg, "the city of evil," in search of his only son ; 8vo; 278 pages, Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Paton, Alan : CRY, THE BELOVED COUNTRY A Story of Comfort in Desolation. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Paton, Alan : CRY, THE BELOVED COUNTRY A Story of Comfort in DesolationCharles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1948
DJ browned, lightly torn and with some chipping. ; The human hero of this story is an old and humble Zulu parson, from the hills above Ixopo, who sets out for Johannesburg, "the city of evil," in search of his only son ; 8vo; 278 pages, Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Paton, Alan : CRY, THE BELOVED COUNTRY A Story of Comfort in Desolation. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including rare books, used books, collectables, livres rares and livres illustrées. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |