Copyright page The page in a book that describes the lineage of that book, typically including the book's author, publisher, date of. Octavo Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the. Some terminology that may be used in this description includes: Fine A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. Christopher Clark Geest, whose bookplate and annotations are in this copy, was a noted Virginia historian and bibliophile. Kingsley Amis (1922-1995) was an English writer who, in 2008, The Times of London included on its list of '50 greatest British writers since 1945.' Lucky Jim is one of Amis' best-known satirical comedies. A near fine example of an early dust jacket illustrated by Edward Gorey. Contains publisher's 'Book for Review' card laid in, stating release date as 'January 26, 1954.' In publisher's dust jacket, $3.50 retail price on front flap, a touch of sunning to spine, faint soiling to back cover, faint discoloration to middle of spine. Small stain to front cover, light rubbing to corners, overall a very good example. Solid text block, bookplate of Christopher Clark Geest on front pastedown endpaper, along with occasional pencil annotations. Stated ' First Edition' on copyright page. First American edition of Lucky Jim by Kingsley Amis, with advance review card laid in. Garden City: Doubleday & Company, Inc, 1954.

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