HUGHES, RICHARD - A High Wind in Jamaica (Modern Library #112. 2)

New York: The Modern Library / Random House, [c.1955]. Hardcover. A Modern Library reprint edition of the adventure novel by Richard Hughes. This is the story of a group of children who are sent from their home in Jamaica to live in England. Along the way, their ship is seized by pirates and the children experience harrowing events as they are forced to live on the pirate ship. With an introduction by Isabel Paterson, and four black & white illustrations by Amy Drevenstedt. Originally published under the title "The Innocent Voyage." This work was named to the Modern Library list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. --- In Toledano spine 8 / pale green cloth / gilt titling on green spine & cover blocks / green topstain / grey Kent endpapers / jacket style i, verso lists 372 titles in ML catalog. Likely published c.1955 (though 1932 date appears in book). ML #112.2. --- With some discoloration to lower corner of cloth, inkings to front free endpaper and title page, otherwise a sound, bright copy. Price-clipped dust jacket with chips and a few tears to edges, partial gold star sticker affixed to front panel, else intact, bright and wrapped in removable archival mylar protector.; 12mo - 7 to 7-1/2 in. tall; xxii, (2), 399 pages. Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket .

See/Hide Conditions of Sale

Following conditions of sale apply:
Terms of Sale

Returns and Terms of Sale:
All items are sold on a satisfaction guaranteed basis. We guarantee the condition of every item as described on our web sites. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase because it is not as described, we will refund the price of the item plus shipping costs both ways. If you've changed your mind about an item, or you just want to return it, we will ask that you pay for the shipping and we'll cheerfully refund the price of the book. In either case, items must be returned within 30 days of the date of receipt.