C. S. Forester — The Earthly Paradise

London, Michael Joseph, 1940. First edition. Cloth. A first edition of C. S. Forester's historical novel, with the original unclipped pictorial dust wrapper. A first edition. Bound in publisher's original red cloth. With the original unclipped dust wrapper. With a map illustration to the front paste down. An entertaining story following the life of Columbus, as narrated by Hornblower writer C. S. Forester's memorable character Don Narciso Rich. Bound in original red cloth. In original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, very smart. Text block slightly cocked. Mild rubbing and bumping to extremities. Mild fading to spine extremities. Small bookseller sticker to front paste down. Ink inscription to front free endpaper. Mild age toning to rear endpapers. Dust wrapper a little worn. Minor chipping and bumping to extremities. Significant closed tear to rear dust wrapper cover. Corresponding age toning and marks to site of historic tape mending at rear cover. Tape mending to dust wrapper covers. Internally, firmly bound. Infrequent, very mild strain. Pages generally bright and clean. The odd minor spot to text block edges. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Good.