This collection features five vintage fiction books. 'Closer to the Sun' by George Johnston was published by William Morrow & Co. in 1960 as a Book Club Edition. 'The Light of Day' by Eric Ambler was released by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. in 1962, also a Book Club Edition. 'A Song of Sixpence' by A.J. Cronin, published by Little, Brown & Co. in 1964, is a Book Club Edition too. 'The Wreck of the Mary Deare: A Story of the Sea' by Hammond Innes, from Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. in 1956, is a Book Club Edition. 'The Northern Light' by A.J. Cronin, published by Little, Brown & Co in 1958, is a Book Club Edition. The books are in good condition. All dust jackets have minor damages like rubbing, tears, staining, and are brittle. Covers show minimal damage such as shelf wear, soiling, denting, and edge wear. 'Closer to the Sun' has the most soiling on the back cover. All books have deckled pages, colored tops that are heavily faded, and minor text - block damages. They have minor cocking, sunning, and discoloration. There are stains on pastedowns and minor stains throughout, which don't affect readability. 'Sixpence' and 'Northern Light' have marks on front free end papers. The books are bright, clean, and readable. All bindings are tight and sturdy, except 'Story of the Sea' which is starting to separate from the spine. There's ephemera in 'Closer to the Sun' on page 25.
These vintage fiction books are great for reading and collecting. When handling, be gentle with the dust jackets as they're brittle. Store the books in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent further fading and discoloration. If you want to clean the covers, use a soft, dry cloth. When reading, try not to bend the pages too much to keep the bindings in good shape. Enjoy exploring these classic stories!
