Description: The Diary of a Village Shopkeeper 1754-65 by Thomas Turner - Folio Society 1998 Introduction by David Vaisey. Engravings by Miriam McGregor. Bound in quarter buckram with paper sides, marbled by Anne Muir. xxxix+443. 8x6in. Description In "The Diary of a Village Shopkeeper 1754-65” the captivating world of 18th-century village life unfolds through the eyes of Thomas Turner, a shopkeeper who chronicled his daily experiences. Condition Report This book is in very good condition. It has been read though it could not have been read (carefully) more than once. It is clean and clear of any writing or marks and the binding is tight and square. There is a bookplate on the inside cover. Slipcase in very good condition. There are three very light bumps on the right hand panel, two where it joins the top panel and one where it joins the bottom panel. Three small bumps on the back panel: one each at top and bottom, where the back panel joins the right panel, and one halfway down where the back panel joined the left panel. This last bump continues on the left panel in a light diagonal line from about halfway down, and downwards towards the middle of the left panel. Please consult all the photographs I was able to take before purchasing to make sure you are happy with the condition of the book(s). Should you have any questions or want more photos , please do not hesitate to reach out. All our books come from a smoke-free environment. Packing and Shipping As keen collectors ourselves, we understand the value of the wonderful books we list. We always wrap and box our items very carefully to ensure they will arrive to you in the condition described. We try to keep our wrapping materials as planet-friendly as possible, so you can always recycle or reuse them. Shipping is available both domestically and internationally, the latter through the eBay Global Shipping Programme. Books are despatched within two working days of purchase and sent in the UK, unless otherwise stated, with a tracked service. Personal collection from South London is equally welcome. Returns We are always happy to accept a return if the buyer is not happy with a book they receive. In the unlikely event you do encounter an issue with your item or delivery, please do message us before opening a case, as we will always do our best to address the issue. Combined Shipping For domestic buyers, we always refund excess shipping charges where more than two items are bought. For international buyers, as items are shipped through the eBay GSP program, we will need to combine multiple listings into one, so please do contact us before purchasing to let us know which books interest you, and we will take it from there.
Price: 12.5 GBP
Location: London
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: London
Language: English
Illustrator: Miriam Macgregor
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Slipcase
Author: Thomas Turner
Publisher: The Folio Society
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Topic: Historical
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Year Printed: 1998