{"product_id":"nor-the-moon-by-night-by-joy-packer-1957-vintage-hardcover-with-dust-jacket","title":"Nor the Moon by Night by Joy Packer (1957) Vintage Hardcover with Dust Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Nor the Moon by Night\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joy Packer\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Eyre \u0026amp; Spottiswoode\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYear of Publication:\u003c\/b\u003e 1957\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover with Dust Jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Romance \/ Adventure \/ Fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eA striking surviving example of Joy Packer’s evocative storytelling, Nor the Moon by Night immerses the reader in the wild beauty and danger of the South African bush during the late 1950s. The atmospheric illustrated dust jacket beautifully captures the romance and rugged landscape of the setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWritten by the acclaimed author of the bestseller Valley of the Vines, this novel was a designated Literary Guild selection, showcasing Packer's \"vigour\" and talent for blending high adventure with emotional depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eA charming collectible for fans of mid-century fiction or vintage design, offering the authentic patina and character of a genuine 1957 edition.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e Good Vintage Condition - see detailed notes below.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/b\u003e The original dust jacket is present and currently protected in a clear plastic sleeve. There is visible chipping and wear to the top and bottom edges of the dust jacket spine.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e Tanning and age-related discolouration are present on the endpapers and paste downs. The interior text block appears clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInscriptions:\u003c\/b\u003e There are small pencil inscriptions\/price marks on the top corner of the front free endpaper.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e The binding appears secure.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e The photos form part of the description - please examine them closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Handling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAll items are carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure they arrive safely at their new forever home.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eCombined postage available - message us before purchasing for a revised invoice.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eInternational shipping available on request - message for a quote.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHandling time:\u003c\/b\u003e Items are usually posted within 1-2 business days of receiving cleared payment.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeed to Know More?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eHave questions or need more photos? We're happy to help! Just send us a message and we'll respond promptly.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther Info:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eCheck out our other listings—we specialise in vintage, first editions, and unique nostalgic finds.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWe're always happy to bundle items to save on postage.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFollow \u003cb\u003e@vintagehqcomau\u003c\/b\u003e on socials and on eBay for more unique and nostalgic pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuyer Notes \u0026amp; DisclaimersGeneral vintage disclaimer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlease keep in mind that vintage items are pre-loved. 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