Where Flies the Flag, Henry Harbour — Second Edition
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Condition
Very Good: An exceptionally well-preserved copy for its age. Publisher’s original illustrated hardcover binding displays faint marks across the boards together with visible rubbing and wear along the edges. In excellent overall condition, with artwork and gilt lettering crisp, bright, and well-defined. Binding now protected in a plastic sleeve. Text block dust toned, though otherwise remains in very good condition with well-preserved page edges. Gutter tear to first front endpaper, with some foxing and marks also present to the endpapers. Internally, pages otherwise remain clean and tidy throughout. Text block slightly shaken, though structurally sound. All six colour plates by Arthur Rackham remain clean and well-preserved.
Description
Second edition published by Collins, London, 1910, featuring six colour plates by Arthur Rackham. An attractive illustrated Edwardian adventure work by Henry Harbour, enhanced by Rackham’s highly collectible artwork. Early Rackham-illustrated books remain enduringly sought after by collectors of Golden Age illustration.
Where Flies the Flag is a patriotic adventure narrative blending action, imperial themes, and youthful heroism, accompanied by Rackham’s distinctive and atmospheric colour illustrations.
Book Condition: Very Good
Book Authors: Henry Harbour
Book Publisher: Collins
Book Language: English
Narrative Type: Fiction
Genre: Adventure
Book edition: Second Edition
Signed: No
Book Pages: 288
Book Publication Year: 1910
Book Publication Date:
Book Binding: Cloth
Illustrator: Arthur Rackham
Book Series:
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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