1926 The Death of Ivan the Terrible: A Drama in Verse Alexis K. Tolstoi Alfre...

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Death of Ivan the Terrible: A Drama in Verse Alexis K. Tolstoi; Alfred Hayes [Trans.] 1926 Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co. LTD. : London 7.5" by 5" viii, [2], 185pp. SUMMARY A smart copy of Alfred Hayes' English translation of Alexis Tolstoi's celebrated play featuring Ivan the Terrible, with the scarce, original dust wrapper. Original Binding,Publishers' Original Binding,Scarce,With Dustwrapper Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION Bound in the publisher's original cloth, with the original, very scarce, unclipped dust wrapper. Originally written in Russian by Alexis K. Tolstoi, who was a poet, novelist and playwright. The English translation for this particular play was provided by Alfred Hayes, with a preface by C. Nabokoff. 'The Death of Ivan the Terrible' is comprised of a historical drama performed entirely in verse, featuring Ivan IV of Russia, who was known as Ivan the Terrible due to his shocking and terrible acts. This volume was the second in a trilogy of plays, all three of which were initially censored. CONDITION In the publisher's original cloth, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, generally smart, with staining to the spine and surrounding area. Light bumping to the extremities. Light spotting to endpapers. Dust wrapper is very good, with light edge wear, the odd tear or chip, mainly to the head of the spine. Light spotting to the fly leaves, with the odd mark, mainly to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Overall Condition: Very Good Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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