Author(s): Jiro Osaragi, translated from the Japanese by Brewster Horwitz
Title: Homecoming
ISBN: n/a
Publisher/place: Secker and Warburg:London
Date of publication/ this edition: 1955, Secker and Warburg edition
First Publishing: 1948 (Japan)
Language: English
Binding: paperback
Weight: 363g
CONDITION:
Overall grading: good (see grading key* below)
Additional notes/remarks:
- an older copy
- dustjacket has wear and a few tears, please see pictures
- pages have age-related browning
- binding intact and sound, no loose or missing pages
- dustjacket has been covered by me, with library grade plastic; folded only, no tape nor glue used
- a lovely vintage copy
Photo(s) are of the the actual book you will be receiving.
All items come with a 30 day money-back guarantee, provided the item is returned in the same condition.
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*Grading Key for Used Books
AS NEW:
Although technically second-hand, its condition is as new. It may have kept in storage or warehoused, never been sold, or never read or opened before
FINE:
This book is almost as new, with no damage nor defects, except that it is not as “crisp” as a new book. It may have been opened and read.
VERY GOOD:
Has very small/minor signs of wear, any unusual defects are noted above
GOOD:
A typical, average used book. Will have small/minor signs of wear, though no tears on either cover or pages. Binding is sound. Any defects are noted above.
FAIR :
Has wear and tear, but all text, illustrations and other included items (eg, pull-out maps, CDs etc) are present. It may be missing end-pages, half-title or title pages. Any defects are noted above.
POOR:
Book has a lot of wear and tear, and may be soiled, scuffed, stained and may have loose joints, pages etc. These will be pictured and defects noted.
EX-LIBRARY / SCHOOL / BOOK-CLUB:
This copy was owned by a library, a school or book club; and may have their stamps and markings, library issue plates etc.
BINDING COPY:
Individual pages are in perfect condition, but the binding is loose or off; or it may not have been bound in the first place. None of the text, title pages, or other items, are missing, and these may be suitable for having your own personal binding done.
READING COPY:
This copy is so badly damaged that it is suitable for reading only, and nothing more. All of the text is present. Note – books that have text missing we normally discard, unless they have antique, historical or collectable value. Detailed notes are provided above in these cases.
