The Coloured Lands, G. K. Chesterton — 1st Edition

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The Coloured Lands, G. K. Chesterton — 1st Edition

Name: The Coloured Lands, G. K. Chesterton — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6090
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Publication: London, Sheed & Ward, 1938

Formatting: 8vo, 238 pp.

Condition Report: Very Good. The original dust jacket retains its vivid colouring, though it exhibits some light handling wear, a touch of age-toning to the rear panel, and minor chipping to the extremities (most notably a small triangular loss at the top right corner of the front panel and a tiny nick at the head of the spine); importantly, it remains unclipped, still displaying the "7s. 6d. net" price on the front flap. Beneath the jacket, the publisher's striking yellow cloth spine and black-and-yellow patterned paper boards are exceptionally bright and clean, with sharp corners and virtually no shelf wear. The binding integrity is excellent, remaining remarkably tight and square. The text block edges show light, age-appropriate toning and mild dustiness to the top edge, yet the internal pages remain very clean, crisp, and free from foxing. The front free endpaper bears a neat, contemporary gift inscription ("To Frank—"), otherwise the volume is free from notable defects. A remarkably well-preserved survivor of a fragile pre-war production.

Catalogue Note: First UK edition, first impression (denoted by the "First Published November, 1938" impression marker on the copyright page).

This posthumous collection gathers a wide array of G. K. Chesterton's fairy stories, comic verses, and satirical essays, bridging his early juvenilia from 1891 to mature works from 1934. The volume is profusely illustrated by Chesterton himself, featuring numerous color plates and line drawings that had never before seen publication.

Copies of this title retaining their original 1938 dust jackets are becoming increasingly scarce on the open market, particularly those that have not suffered heavy loss or fading. The geometric patterned boards are a quintessential example of late 1930s publisher's binding design, making this a highly desirable addition for collectors of Chesterton's extensive bibliography.

A delightful and whimsical medley of G. K. Chesterton's prose, verse, and distinctive artwork, The Coloured Lands offers a brilliant window into the lively mind of one of the twentieth century's most beloved literary figures. Filled with his signature blend of paradox, profound philosophy, and irrepressible wonder, this charming collection captures Chesterton's enduring belief in the magic hidden just beneath the surface of the everyday world.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: G. K. Chesterton

Book Publisher: Sheed & Ward

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Modern Fiction

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 238

Book Publication Year: 1938

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: G. K. Chesterton

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Paulton, United Kingdom

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