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The December Boys
Michael Noonan
1963
Heinemann : London, Melbourne and Toronto
8" by 5"
191pp
SUMMARY
The scarce first edition of Michael Noonans family drama novel, signed by the author.
First Edition,Publishers Original Binding,Scarce,Signed
Overall Condition: Near Fine
This book weighs0.5 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
First edition of The December Boys by Michael Noonan in the original publishers cloth binding and unclipped dust wrapper.
Signed and inscribed by the author to the title page. Inscribed This story was fully planned when I was studying with you over Christmas, 1960.
This novel follows the story of four orphan boys who compete to be adopted. It was adapted into a Australian drama film directed by Rod Hardy in 2007 starring Daniel Radcliffe.
CONDITION
In the original publishers cloth binding and unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent. The dust wrapper is slightly worn to the extremities and age toned. To the binding, there is some light bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with some light age toning.
Overall Condition: Near Fine Very Good Indeed
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.
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