I was hoping you guys could help.
I purchased over the internet from who I think is a reputable book dealer 'Run With The Hunted' - the Black Sparrow Press 326 limited and signed edition.
I paid a solid price but wanted it for my collection in fine condition.
I know BSP used the Harper Collins pages and slotted it into its own boards.
However, I was very disappointed with the condition it arrived in.
The title page has a tear with the paper completely missing in the bottom left hand corner. There is another piece of paper (that is not the missing piece) pasted into the spine - it does not match the hole.
Furthermore, the spine has come off the book on that page. It looks like it has been poorly glued to begin with or there has been a repair job as minor paper tears run along the left hand side of the page.
This is the first time I have dealt with this dealer but he seems to have a very impressive collection of Bukowskis. I bought from him directly although he does list on ABE and alibris.
Anyway, has anyone else experienced issues with this book due to BSP pasting Harper Collins pages into its own boards? Any tears or poor quality workmanship from BSP's point of view?
Thanks and I look forward to your replies.
PBBUK
I purchased over the internet from who I think is a reputable book dealer 'Run With The Hunted' - the Black Sparrow Press 326 limited and signed edition.
I paid a solid price but wanted it for my collection in fine condition.
I know BSP used the Harper Collins pages and slotted it into its own boards.
However, I was very disappointed with the condition it arrived in.
The title page has a tear with the paper completely missing in the bottom left hand corner. There is another piece of paper (that is not the missing piece) pasted into the spine - it does not match the hole.
Furthermore, the spine has come off the book on that page. It looks like it has been poorly glued to begin with or there has been a repair job as minor paper tears run along the left hand side of the page.
This is the first time I have dealt with this dealer but he seems to have a very impressive collection of Bukowskis. I bought from him directly although he does list on ABE and alibris.
Anyway, has anyone else experienced issues with this book due to BSP pasting Harper Collins pages into its own boards? Any tears or poor quality workmanship from BSP's point of view?
Thanks and I look forward to your replies.
PBBUK