Description: Click here to see our other books! The Aleph and Other Stories 1922-1969, Together with Commentaries and an Autobiographical Essay Jorge Luis Borges; Norman Thomas di Giovanni 1971 Jonathan Cape : London 8.5" by 5.5" 286pp. SUMMARY The first UK edition of Jorge Luis Borges' popular short story collection, with the original dust wrapper. First Edition,Original Binding,Publishers' Original Binding,Uncommon Overall Condition: Fine This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION The uncommon first UK edition. In the publisher's original full cloth binding with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Jorge Luis Borges' book of short stories, most of which are in the genre of fantasy. Titles featured include, 'The Aleph', 'The Dead Man', and 'The Captive'. Together with commentaries and an autobiographical essay. Jorge Luis Borges was a famous Argentine short story writer, poet and translator. His work is praised for its exploration of themes such as dreams, labyrinths, infinity and mythology. Edited and translated by Norman Thomas di Giovanni, in collaboration with the author. The half title page is present. CONDITION In the original cloth binding. Externally excellent with minor shelf wear. The original unclipped dust wrapper is in very smart condition. Some shelf wear to the edges. Age-toning to the panels. Scattered spots to the front panel, front flyleaf and to the inside of the dust wrapper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean. Spotting to the fore-edge. Overall Condition: 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. 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
Price: 472.5 GBP
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Author: Jorge Luis Borges; Norman Thomas di Giovanni
Publisher: Jonathan Cape
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: Yes
Language: English
Fiction Subject: Short Stories & Anthologies
Illustrator: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Original/Reproduction: Original
Signed: No
Year Printed: 1971
Place of Publication: London
Weight: 0.750000
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
