It is a magnificent book, and a fairly small limitationat least by fs standardsbut there is no signature, it wasnt produced. Churchill the world crisis the folio society 1 jan 2007. Well, theres this publisher that goes above and beyond when it comes to making desirable books. It produces illustrated hardback editions of classic fiction and nonfiction books, poetry and childrens titles. If you want to grab promo codes for free delivery and buy one get one free online, here are some advice to help you get some information about shipping at. It was the brainchild of book lover and collector, charles ede, whose desire to combine the typographical and artistic standards of the private presses with the latest industrial technology, resulted in some of the most beautiful and imaginative bindings ever seen. Founded in london in 1947, the folio society publishes carefully crafted editions of the worlds finest literature. They also have an archive function a bit tucked back in their website and harder to find. Churchill the world crisis the folio society and vol 3 winston s.
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Postage will be discounted on additional purchases any questions please ask happy buying michelle x. The book paper is divine in texture you can literally feel how expensive it is. The the pages are secure in their binding and the page edges are clean. Vintage usual signs of a well read book but good overall condition. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Usually, they are shown on the homepage strikingly. There is very light wear to the boards, with minor bumping to the extremes.
If you are looking for a specific book which we do not have in stock, then please get in touch and well let you know just as soon as it comes in. A century of conflict 18481948 a j p taylor folio society 1998. A short guide to the world novel gilbert phelps folio society 1987. We are the largest seller of secondhand folio society books in the uk. Folio and the golden cockerel press shared premises. Folio society buying and selling on the internet, always. Along with folio society books we buy easton press and franklin library and a number of other similar publishers such as first edition library. Doublebbooks is actively looking to buy folio society books and will pay good prices for the right titles. Folio society books for sale in uk view 56 bargains. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. Folio society sales hey guys, i recently discovered the folio society and unfortunately missed their new year sales by just a few weeks. We can call for large collections or high value books, or give guidance if they are to be posted. Go through the folio society promo codes page at hotdeals and pick out one of the codes to open and copy for next step.
The folio society for many years had a bookshop in holborn, london, but the bookshop closed in december 2016 when the company moved premises. I want to buy 1984 and dune as of right now, but the prices are rather high and i would like to wait until the summer sale. I was wandering through the used book store last night and drifted by this book, taken with the painting which is glued onto the front of the slipcase. Shop folio society books and collectibles abebooks. Ardis books have been selling folio society books for over ten years, and from our records i can see that we have sold over 17,000 folio society volumes in that time. The 100 greatest folio society books ever published. Bumping, discolouration and marks to spine and boards. Steering away from the massproduced paperbacks aimed at cultural consumerism, the folio society crafts highend editions of classics for true book lovers to enjoy over many years. This is all covered in great detail within folio 60. Slip case is better than very good a few small marks and wear. We are the largest seller of secondhand folio society books in the world, and. For further information, please click here or email us. The folio society occupies a unique place in the book publishing market, and has done so since it was first founded in london in 1947. Selling your books to us we buy folio society books.
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