1938 One Came Back A Novel by Neil Bell Signed First Edition Scarce Dust Wrapper

An extremely scarce, signed first edition of this novel set in the future, by Stephen Southwold, writing under the pseudonym of Neil Bell. First Edition, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding, Signed, Very Scarce, With Dustwrapper. This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed.

First edition, bound in the publisher's original cloth, with the original, price-clipped dust wrapper. Inscribed by the author'Dear Temple- well, here it is: I hope you'll think it all worth the bother. It was rather a flop. Written by British author and schoolmaster, Stephen Southwold, a man who was born Stephen Henry Critten, but wrote under many different pseudonyms, eventually changing his name permanently. Bell was known for his science-fiction books set in the future, such as this novel. One Came Back' is a fascinating look at an imagined near-future, with a newly founded religion, the resurrection of a blind politician and apparent heavenly visions making an appearance. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original, price-clipped dust wrapper. Externally, very good, with light bumping to the extremities and fading to the head of the boards. Dust wrapper is very good, with light edge wear and a little chipping to the head of the spine.

Slight sunning to the head of the rear board and the extremities. Slight spotting to pages, particularly to the first and last pages and to the fore edge. Author's inscription to title page. Overall Condition: Very Good Very Good.

Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear. Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy. 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. 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.

As with good only above but with other faults. Leaving a compromised copy even after repair.

Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them. Major defects will be described. Please ask for details and conditions. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques.