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The Sanctuary Sparrow
Ellis Peters [Edith Pargeter]
1983
Macmillan : London
8.5" by 5.5"
7-221 [1]pp
SUMMARY
The first edition of the seventh novel in Ellis Peters best-selling Cadfael Chronicles series of historical murder mystery novels.
First Edition,Publishers Original Binding,With Dustwrapper
Overall Condition: Fine
This book weighs0.5 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
US Postage:£ 22.99
EU Postage: £ 16.99
European Postage: £ 17.99
Asia Postage: £ 22.99
Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99
DESCRIPTION
The first edition, first impression, of the seventh novel in this series.
In the publishers original unclipped dust wrapper.
Set in the spring of 1140, the story opens in the middle of a midnight service at an Abbey, when a young man seeks sanctuary, just seconds ahead of a mob of locals who are charging him with theft and murder.
Set in the 12th century in England during the Anarchy, the series of novels focus on a Welsh Benedictine monk, Cadfael, who aids the law by investigating and solving murders.
CONDITION
In the publishers original cloth binding, with unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Tide marks to head and tail of dust wrapper to reverse, largely not visible to the right side. Handling marks to rear wrap, which is lightly age toned. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned due to paper type, but clean.
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.
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