Description: Click here to see our other books! The Queen of the Caves and Other Stories W. D. Baikie 1894 William Peace : Kirkwall 8" by 5.5" 2-81pp SUMMARY The very scarce first edition of this charming collection of late nineteenth century fantastical short stories. First Edition,Publishers' Original Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition of this vanishingly scarce collection of late nineteenth century short stories, from Mrs. W. D. Baikie.A scarce local imprint. Present in this work is the titular tale, along with 'Wee Dave and the Brownie', 'Snorro's Temptation', 'The Banner-Bearer's Story', and 'The Lapwing's Quest'.With a charming inscription to the verso of a preliminary leaf, dated Xmas 1921, awarding this work to a congregational Sunday school.In the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. CONDITION In the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. Bumping to spine head and tail, with light marks to board tail. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean, with the odd spot. Ink inscription to a preliminary leaf. Overall Condition: Very Good 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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Topic: Fiction
Publisher: William Peace
Author: W. D. Baikie
Binding: Cloth
Subject: None
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: Kirkwall
Illustrator: None
Signed: No
Place of Publication: Kirkwall
Year Printed: 1894
Country/Region of Manufacture: Kirkwall
