My Friends the Hungry Generation, Jane Duncan — 1st Edition
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Condition
Fine: Original dust jacket shows light wear, including minor surface losses and some creasing. Spots of foxing are present to the edges of the inside flaps, together with faint age-related discolouration along the panel edges. The jacket otherwise remains clean and attractive, with all artwork and lettering bright and vibrant. Jacket now protected in a plastic sleeve. Publisher’s original binding shows only light shelf wear, with the faintest rubbing at the extremities. Clean overall, with gilt lettering remaining sharp, bright, and well-defined. Binding is square and tight. Text block displays light foxing, which has migrated slightly into the page margins. Internally, the contents remain clean, fresh, and tightly bound throughout, appearing unread.
Description
First edition published by Macmillan & Co., London, 1968. A collectible first printing from Jane Duncan's beloved My Friends series, a sequence of semi-autobiographical novels that earned a loyal readership for their warmth, humour, and perceptive observations of people and place. First editions of the series are increasingly sought after, particularly those retaining their original dust jackets.
My Friends the Hungry Generation continues the experiences of Janet Sandison as she encounters a changing social and cultural landscape during the 1960s. Combining sharp observation with Duncan's characteristic wit and humanity, the novel explores generational differences, friendship, and the shifting values of the modern world while retaining the strong sense of place that distinguishes the series.
Book Condition: Very Good
Book Authors: Jane Duncan
Book Publisher: Macmillan & Co.
Book Language: English
Narrative Type: Fiction
Genre: Modern Fiction
Book edition: First Edition
Signed: No
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Book Publication Year: 1968
Book Publication Date:
Book Binding: Cloth
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Book Series: My Friends
Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom
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Book Condition Guide
| Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| New | A brand-new, unread and professionally handled book. Carefully preserved from publication to purchase, these books are offered in the best attainable condition. This grade applies to recently published titles that have not entered long-term storage. |
| As New | The book is in pristine, original condition as if just published. No signs of use or handling. The dust jacket (if present) is equally flawless. This grade applies to any book that has remained untouched in storage for years. |
| Fine | The book is close to As New. It remains bright and attractive, but could show minor imperfections to the boards and/or dust jacket (if present). Its pages are typically clean and unmarked. |
| Near Fine | The book has a number of small flaws, i.e. slight rubbing to the edges, or tiny chips or creases to the dust jacket (if present). Its pages may have faint marks, or creases that are barely perceptible — nothing that detracts from their overall condition. |
| Very Good | The book maintains its structural integrity, and has no major flaws such as tears to its binding or pages. It may, however, show signs of careful use, handling, or storage — small marks and creases, light foxing. Its dust jacket (if present) remains fully intact, but small tears may be present. |
| Good | A book that remains intact and readable with complete text pages, but shows moderate signs of wear and use to both the book and dust jacket (if present). It may have noticeable creases, nicks, or stains, and the spine likely shows fading, bumping, and rubbing. There could be writing, underlining, and other marks on some pages, though the majority will be clean and tidy. |
| Fair | A book with significant wear or damage. The text pages will be complete, but there may be heavy underlining, highlighting and staining throughout, and the book’s endpapers, half-title, and copyright pages could be damaged or missing. The binding could be loose, and the dust jacket (if present) may have notable scuffs or tears. These copies are usually of interest for content, signature(s) or scarcity. |
| Poor | A heavily worn book whose value lies in its complete and legible text. A poor book will have substantial defects — loose joints or hinges, detached covers, loose and/or missing pages, and could be heavily soiled. A poor book is also known as a reading copy, and although compromised, can hold historical or bibliographic significance. |
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