{"product_id":"the-coloured-lands-g-k-chesterton-1st-edition","title":"The Coloured Lands, G. K. Chesterton — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: London, Sheed \u0026amp; Ward, 1938\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: 8vo, 238 pp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: First UK edition, first impression (denoted by the \"First Published November, 1938\" impression marker on the copyright page).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eCopies 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eA delightful and whimsical medley of G. K. Chesterton's prose, verse, and distinctive artwork, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"102\"\u003eThe Coloured Lands\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55344635642195,"sku":"6090","price":62.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20261008_133504.jpg?v=1791880211","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-coloured-lands-g-k-chesterton-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}