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A vintage 1953 third impression of It Must Be True: "It was all in the papers" by Denys Parsons, published in London by Macdonald.
A witty collection of hilarious newspaper howlers, typographical blunders, and compositors' misprints, delightfully illustrated throughout with line drawings by celebrated cartoonist Ronald Searle.
Bound in teal green publisher's cloth with original illustrated wrapper by Searle. The back jacket flap lists Searle's legendary St Trinian's series titles.
Specifications & Details:
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Author: Denys Parsons
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Illustrator: Ronald Searle
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Publisher: Macdonald & Co., London (January 1953, 3rd Impression)
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Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
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Dimensions: 18.5 cm (H) x 12.0 cm (W)
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Weight: 138 g
Condition Report:
Good Vintage Condition.
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Dust Jacket: Present but worn, featuring a tear across the wrapper spine and back, edge tears, and chipping around the top edges.
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Hardcover: Teal cloth boards are clean, firm, and square with clear spine lettering.
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Interior: Tight, complete text block. Pages are clean with light age-toning and minor foxing spots to endpapers; pencil mark on front pastedown.
It Must Be True Denys Parsons 1953 Book Ronald Searle Illustrated Dust Jacket
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A witty collection of hilarious newspaper howlers, typographical blunders, and compositors' misprints, delightfully illustrated throughout with line drawings by celebrated cartoonist Ronald Searle.
Bound in teal green publisher's cloth with original illustrated wrapper by Searle. The back jacket flap lists Searle's legendary St Trinian's series titles.
Specifications & Details:
-
Author: Denys Parsons
-
Illustrator: Ronald Searle
-
Publisher: Macdonald & Co., London (January 1953, 3rd Impression)
-
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
-
Dimensions: 18.5 cm (H) x 12.0 cm (W)
-
Weight: 138 g
Condition Report:
Good Vintage Condition.
-
Dust Jacket: Present but worn, featuring a tear across the wrapper spine and back, edge tears, and chipping around the top edges.
-
Hardcover: Teal cloth boards are clean, firm, and square with clear spine lettering.
-
Interior: Tight, complete text block. Pages are clean with light age-toning and minor foxing spots to endpapers; pencil mark on front pastedown.