Description
Title: A Window in Thrums
Author: J. M. Barrie
Publication Date: 1882
Edition: Tenth Edition
Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton, London
Condition:
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Black hardcover cloth boards are remarkably well-preserved for their age, displaying sharp corners.
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All 217 pages securely bound to the hinge.
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Seam splits noted between the pre-title and front endpaper, as well as between pages 48 and 49 (See picture in gallery area for example of this).
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Uncut textblock adds to the book’s charm, complemented by a handsome golden gilthead.
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Title on upper spine in gold gilt, bright and untarnished.
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Rich black color of the cloth boards.
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Minimal annotations; a single gift annotation on the pre-title page.
gold gilt head textblock – 1882 A Window in Thrums by J. M. Barrie
About the Author: J. M. Barrie, a Scottish playwright and novelist, is renowned for his enduring work, “Peter Pan,” a supernatural fantasy that explores the refusal to grow up.
Synopsis: “A Window in Thrums” invites readers into the enchanting tales of a small Scottish village in the early 20th century, where an invalid lady observes the world from her window. Barrie unfolds the narrative through short chapters, each capturing various events and personalities. In this close-knit community, seemingly small occurrences take on great importance, painting a vivid picture of life in a bygone era. The novel is a testament to Barrie’s storytelling prowess, offering a charming exploration of the intricacies of daily life in this captivating village.
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~ Price posted is in (CAD) Canadian Dollars ~
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