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The Extra Day the Extra Day

✍️ Algernon Blackwood
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A facsimile reprint of Blackwood's work preserving original imperfections.

This edition prioritizes preservation over polish. The publisher Kessinger Publishing released this version to protect cultural heritage. The text is a direct copy of the original, meaning it retains marks and marginalia from its history. This choice appeals to collectors and historians who value authenticity. It does not aim to correct or clean the source material. Instead, it offers a window into the past state of the book. Readers interested in the physical history of literature will find this version valuable. The ISBN 9781161462777 marks this specific print run. The content remains unchanged from the original publication date of May 23, 2010.

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antiquarian reprint cultural preservation historical imperfections
Literary Context

Published by Kessinger Publishing on May 23, 2010, this work sits within the tradition of preserving scarce literature. It reflects a commitment to protecting world literature through affordable, high-quality modern editions that remain true to the original text.

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🏛 Kessinger Publishing 📅 2010 🌐 English 📔 Hardcover ISBN: 9781161462777

📝 Description: The Extra Day the Extra Day

Algernon Blackwood presents a scarce antiquarian work in this facsimile reprint published by Kessinger Publishing. The text remains true to the original edition released on May 23, 2010, preserving the cultural importance of the source material for modern readers. Because of its age, the volume may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia, and flawed pages. These physical characteristics are inherent to the artifact rather than errors in reproduction. The publisher has made this work available as part of a commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting world literature. The edition is affordable and high quality while remaining faithful to the original text. Readers seeking pristine copies should note that this reprint includes the historical wear found in the source. It suits those interested in preserving literary history or studying the physical evolution of printed texts. Those expecting a clean, modern typeset without historical artifacts may find the imperfections distracting. This edition stands as a tangible link to past publishing practices. It offers a direct view into the materiality of early twentieth-century literature. The ISBN 9781161462777 identifies this specific release. Blackwood’s work is included here for its cultural significance. The book does not claim to be definitive but rather serves as a preservation tool. It allows readers to engage with the text in its original form, flaws and all. This approach respects the historical context of the publication date.

💎 Our verdict on The Extra Day the Extra Day

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This edition prioritizes preservation over polish, offering a direct copy of the original source material that retains marks and marginalia from its history. It stands as a tangible link to past publishing practices, allowing readers to view the materiality of early twentieth-century literature directly. The text remains unchanged, providing an authentic artifact rather than a corrected modern version. This approach suits historians, collectors, and those interested in the physical history of books who value authenticity. Readers seeking a clean, modern typeset may find the historical artifacts distracting. However, for those committed to protecting world literature, this affordable yet high-quality reprint fulfills a vital role in making scarce antiquarian works accessible while maintaining their cultural significance and original integrity.
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Why this book is worth reading

This volume is essential for collectors and historians who value the tangible history of literature over polished modern presentations. It appeals to those seeking an authentic window into the past state of Blackwood’s text, preserving original imperfections, marginalia, and historical wear as integral parts of the artifact. Readers interested in the physical evolution of printed texts will find this edition valuable for its commitment to protecting cultural heritage without correction or cleaning. It is not suitable for those expecting a pristine, clean typeset, but rather serves as a direct link to early twentieth-century publishing practices. The ISBN 9781161462777 identifies this specific release for those dedicated to preserving literary history through unaltered facsimile reprints.

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This edition prioritizes preservation over polish, offering a direct copy of the original source material that retains marks and marginalia from its history. It stands as a tangible link to past publishing practices, allowing readers to view the materiality of early twentieth-century literature directly. The text remains unchanged, providing an authentic artifact rather than a corrected modern version. This approach suits historians, collectors, and those interested in the physical history of books who value authenticity. Readers seeking a clean, modern typeset may find the historical artifacts distracting. However, for those committed to protecting world literature, this affordable yet high-quality reprint fulfills a vital role in making scarce antiquarian works accessible while maintaining their cultural significance and original integrity.

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