SIGNED; GEORGE BERNARD SHAW - Saint Joan (1924-1st) Chronicle Play - Very Rare

Description: Saint Joan: A Chronicle Play in Six Scenes and an EpilogueGeorge Bernard ShawPublished by Constable, London, 1924. First Edition and impression. Signed and inscribed by George Bernard Shaw on the front endpaper, dated October 13th 1946. Notation states that the play was seen on 23-4-1924. A further inscription if for Violet Browne from LFB?. Bound in the original green hardcover boards, minor markings, spine ends bumped, less so the corners. Pages toned, but generally in good order, a few minor spots. Fore and lower edges untrimmed. Includes the first edition jacket, though this is very worn with tape repairs, tears, and creases. Rare with the author's signature. With Saint Joan, Shaw reached the height of his fame as a dramatist. Fascinated by the story of Joan of Arc but unhappy with ''the whitewash which disfigures her beyond recognition,'' he presents a realistic Joan at war not just with British invaders but with realpolitik. A masterpiece of the theatre. Good/Poor ---------------------------------------------One of a number of similar items I am selling. Check out the other items in my eBay shop. Postage is always combined wherever possible.OVERSEAS BIDDERS - PLEASE CONTACT ME PRIOR TO PURCHASE TO CONFIRM SHIPPING COSTS AS THEY MAY BE HIGHER THAN THOSE QUOTED-------------------------------------------- DSR's: If you have any issue with your purchase, please contact me BEFORE leaving feedback. I pride myself on good customer service, and always try to get items sent out within 24-48 hours (1-2 working days). Please base your DSR for Dispatch time on this, and not the transit time, which is out of my control. Postage and packaging costs are kept to a minimum, with only a nominal fee being added for packaging materials where necessary. Items are described as accurately as possible, but if you think I have overlooked anything please drop me a line. This excludes foxing, previous owner's names or inscriptions, etc. Any negative points, such as missing or torn pages are usually noted on the relative listing. I would rather my customers be happy with their purchases than disappointed. As the old saying goes "If you like what we are doing, tell others, if you don't, tell us". ***Overseas Bidders*** No cheques please unless drawn on a UK bank. Overseas transactions to be paid with PayPal or managed payments via eBay. NO Foreign Currency or bank transfers. Please note that most items are not able to be sent to PO Boxes by UK Couriers. Please note that Bidders in Russia and certain other East European countries will need to pay for a 'Signed for' service owing to Customs regulations in those countries. The postage to these countries may also differ from the European rate if the item is in excess of 2kg. ***All Bidders*** Please note that items are sent to the address as stated on your initial invoice unless I am informed otherwise in A SEPARATE EMAIL VIA EBAY. ------------------------------------------------MY GRADINGS New: A new book, never used. As New (AN): Although a used book, it should appear unread with no flaws, just as when it was sold new. Fine (F): Should have no flaws, a perfect copy of a used book. Mint: Another term for Fine. Near Fine (NF): May show a small flaw, such as shelf wear, but nearly perfect and unread. Very Good (VG): The broadest category for used books, this describes any average used book. May have small flaws, and has probably been read, but should appear overall clean and attractive. Good (G): Will probably have significant wear or damage, although is still intact. Suitable for reading, but not necessarily a good gift copy. The old saying in bookselling is "good ain't good." Fair: Another term for Poor or Reading Copy: Heavily worn or damaged, a poor book will be readable but not attractive. Binding Copy: This may or may not be the complete pages of the book, but the binding has been broken or damaged to the point it will need professional rebinding ------------------------------------------------OTHER INSTRUCTIONS - If paying with a cheque or postal order please make payable to 'A BROWN' and not blofieldbooks. Payment to be made within 3 days of purchase unless otherwise advised to avoid an 'unpaid item' case being opened. I am pretty flexible, so if you want to purchase and pay when payday comes around just let me know as soon as possible.RETURNS - If you are unhappy with your purchase please contact me in the first instance before returning. Items returned must be with the original packaging, especially if returning due to being damaged in the post, as this may need to be inspected by the relative postal company.

Price: 499.99 GBP

Location: Norwich

End Time: 2025-01-14T21:04:01.000Z

Shipping Cost: 31.74 GBP

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Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted

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Non-Fiction Subject: Literature, Poetry & Criticism

Personalised: Yes

Year Printed: 1924

Modified Item: Yes

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Fiction Subject: Historical & Mythological

Binding: Hardback

Original/Reproduction: Original

Weight: 500g

Author: George Bernard Shaw

Original/Facsimile: Original

Modification Description: Signed and inscribed by George Bernard Shaw

Language: English

Signed: Yes

Publisher: Constable

Place of Publication: London

Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Inscribed