Fragile Things Neil Gaiman Signed HC (UK) 2006

Fragile Things. In a gorgeous hardcover, this 1st British Edition (Headline, Review, 2006) is a signed copy dated by the author: 24 Sep 2006, with a note inserted stating that this is a bonus copy, in that it was dated the day before the official publication date! 366 pages of  Gaiman’s fantastic writing! And the book also has a place-marker ribbon.

Condition: MINT, unread.

Note: This item comes direct from the Lumley residence and is being sold by Silky (Mrs. Brian Lumley). All items are in stated “Condition” when shipped. Items is securely and adequately packaged to avoid any internal damage. Either in a heavily padded envelope or a box. I would very much appreciated you leaving feedback as it does count and I will do the same for buyer.

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For non-receipt I can file a claim. However, there is a waiting time. I have spoken to Royal Mail and they tell me ... for Recorded you have to wait 15 days before filing a claim ... for Special Delivery you have to wait 10 days before filing a claim. Then once a claim is filed it takes as long as it takes for Royal Mail to decide to accept or deny the claim.

I am sorry for this but I can’t be held responsible for circumstances out of my control. Sometimes new and improved is not better than the old way. 

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