c1982 The Ruling Passion Stephen Barlay Uncorrected Proof

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Ruling Passion Stephen Barlay c1982 Hamish Hamilton : London 8" by 5.5" 1-172pp SUMMARY A very scarce uncorrected proof of writer Stephen Barlay's novel. First Edition,Proof Copy,Publishers' Original Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Near Fine This book weighs 0.5 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 This very scarce uncorrected proof of writer Stephen Barley's 'The Ruling Passion' is a novel from a writer who escaped Hungary during the revolution against Soviet rule, and was noted predominantly for his non-fiction including 'Double Cross' in 1973 about industrial espionage that was later adapted by the BBC. Uncorrected proof of first edition. Undated; dated using publication date. A humorous writer, Barlay's impressive literary skill is showcased in 'The Ruling Passion'. CONDITION In the publisher's original uncorrected proof binding. Externally, generally very smart, with some very minor shelf wear to the head and tail of the spine and extremities, and some minor handling marks to the spine and boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Overall Condition: Near Fine 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

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