Care should be taken when handling books with gilt edges, as it is very easy to scratch, dent, or otherwise damage them. The western edge books store is the wests best bookstore about all things western. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. Edition all of the copies of a book printed from the same setting of type, at one time or over a period of time, with no major changes, additions or revisions. Weiler whose name is neatly inscribed to the half title. The lower edge is only seen easily if you deliberately choose to look at it. Overall, a beautiful copy of this, the first edition of the authors second book, inscribed, signed and dated on the halftitle page in the year of publication actually it was signed and dated in february and the book was published in january. Leaves two pages of a book 1 sheet is referred to as a leaf, front recto and back verso. Small laidback country bookshop in the foothills of the appalachian mountains where people appreciate a good book. Were honoured to have won the muddy stilettos best bookshop in cornwall award.
A brief gift inscription written in ink at the top edge of the halftitle page. Disarming yet charming, witty but weighty, this debut graphic memoir by novelist jacob the sleepwalkers guide to dancing illustrates candid conversations with her inquisitive biracial son who is obsessed with michael jackson and other family and acquaintances on race, sex, death, and attempts to survive this political moment. The edge of the world bookshop where anything can happen. Its like a black line with one or two pixels in height that keeps appearing and disappearing quickly. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. We have a fantastic range of books including the newest titles, classic, quirky and local books. Personal copy of university of pennsylvania and columbia sanskrit professor royal w. Set in a small town in 1959 england, it is the story of a woman who decides, against polite but ruthless local opposition, to open a bookshop, a decision which becomes a. The bookshop at waters end is a juicy summer read about family secrets, forgotten friendships and the power of books to change our lives. Open up to over 6 million ebooks and audiobooks on awardwinning ereaders and the free rakuten kobo app. Very faint, tide mark on bottom and foreedge of back cover.
Ferrars elizabeth ferrars as her books are bylined in england was a prolific author of the classic british detective story who never quite achieved the top level, probably due to the fact that she did not develop a series character. We specialize in natural history, human history and lore of the west. Wordery is one of the uks largest online independent book shops. The foreedge of a book is the fourth edge not the spine, the top, or the. Correction fluid over a previous owners name written at the top edge of the halftitle page.
Vj books specializes in signed books by bestselling authors. Quarter vellum over parchment boards wilt gilt decor. A foreedge painting is a scene painted on the edges of the pages of a book. The covers are rubbed at the spine edges and there are some light creases to the corners. Jane green, new york times bestselling author of the sunshine sisters praise for patti callahan henry and her novels a southern womans journey into truth.
Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the. Light blue cloth with gilt top edge and gold and white illustration on cover. The top, foreedge and foot of the book are colored with a decorative stain. Top edge gilt glossary of book collecting terminology. Jacket with minor edge wrinkling, small chip to top edge of back panel, and bottom corner wear. The edge of the world bookshop penzance 2020 all you. John dickson carr has written lovingly of the theater and its bravado, of ghosts, murder, and detection. There is an interesting legend of how hidden foreedge painting on books. Based on penelope fitzgeralds acclaimed novel and directed by isabel coixet learning to drive, the bookshop is an elegant yet incisive rendering of personal resolve, tested in the battle for the soul of a community. The word that came to mind to describe the bookshop is damp. We are one of the few bookstores left where someone can recommend a great book on anything western because weve actually read the books. Ioba book terminology independent online booksellers. Generally grey thumbed outer closed textblock page edges. Top sellers and recommended reads from an old established shop that still wraps your purchases in brown paper and string.
For the fanned painting the watercolor is applied to the top or bottom margin recto or verso of the pageleaf and not to the actual foreedge itself. More information about this seller contact this seller 14. The stories he coversof the women who cooked church dinners during the 1970s. Feel free to browse our high quality collections of informational ebooks. Welcome to the edge of the world bookshop, the leading independent bookshop in penzance. The side and top edge are readily seen when the book is in your hands. Welcome to the edge of the world bookshop, the leading independent. Bonus and adfree content available with stitcher premium. The easiest way to listen to podcasts on your iphone, ipad, android, pc, smart speaker and even in your car. The boards have faded at the spine, rubbed at the spine ends with some fraying to the cloth, a small white mark to the spine. Hercule poirot returns to styles court, the scene of his first english adventure, for his last case. To arrive at the edge of the worlds knowledge, seek out the most complex and sophisticated minds, put them in a room together, and have them ask each other the.
Fiction from the old library bookshop browse recent arrivals. Edges fore edge the edges of the leaves and the textblock as a whole. Author ellis amdur is a distinguished expert in the field of crisis intervention through his company, edgework. We also stock beautiful gift ideas, stationery and cards. The edge of the world bookshop, penzance, united kingdom. John explains the process of remainder marking books and how it can affect your. The best bookshops put the theatre in retail, and the kerching in. Bringing you recent news, investigative reports, and insightful commentary. Agatha christie wrote curtain in the mid1940s, intending it to be published postumously. Dxing on the edge chronicles w1bbs many accomplishments on topband, plus those of numerous other early operators. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. My spirits were certainly dampened after reading this short novel about the damp old house that fought for a chance to be a bookshop which was located in hardborough, a small english town sandwiched between sea and river, and shrouded perpetually in a damp fog. Jenny is married with three children and lives in london and scotland.
The 39 best independent bookshops in the uk and ireland inews. Western books generally have the spine on the left hand side of the front cover. A loose term implying collectible books rather than used books. Bestsellers and recommendations from a far corner of cornwall. Pages clean except for a dark felttip mark on the bottom edge, a small patch of inky specks on the final free endpaper, and light age toning throughout. View all restaurants near the edge of the world bookshop on tripadvisor. Jacket has edge wear and stain to top edge, and is protected in mylar. The edge of the world bookshop is an independent bookshop in penzance, cornwall, uk. The soontolaunch platform aims to give booksellers an edge against the etail giant.
On more expensive books you will likely find the fore edge has been painted with a hidden painting known as foredge painting or art or has gilt edges smoothed and painted, normally with gold leaf or gold paint. Second previous owners name scribbled from half title. The fore edge is the vertical edge of the book opposite the spine, where the pages are unconnected. The top, foreedge and foot of the book are colored in gold. We strive to offer the right books at the lowest price with the best service. A fulltime bookseller in one of the uks top independent bookshops by the seaside you must have a lifelong passion for books. Pale brown mark to the top corner of the last few pages. Jenny colgan is the new york timesbestselling author of numerous novels, including the bookshop on the corner, little beach street bakery, and summer at little beach street bakery, all international bestsellers. Dust jacket is bumped along top edge and has tiny piece about 1mm wide by 9mm long missing from bottom right corner of front cover.
Philip knox, the writer, is a fine companionindetection for the celebrated dr. When the charger is not connected there is some kind of flickering in the top edge of the screen. Moving from the midlands to the seaside to sell books has been the best thing we could have done. K1zm has written this book as a fond dedication to one of the true pioneers on 160 meters, stew perry, w1bb, who is lovingly remembered by many people still on the air.