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Publisher's original cloth binding remains excellent, with clean boards and a bright spine; gilt lettering crisp and sharp throughout. Former owner's signature to endpapers. Internally, contents remain bright, clean, and fresh. A stunning, exceptionally well-preserved copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"431\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"759\"\u003eFirst edition, first printing with title-page correction, London; William Heinemann, 1951. Original cloth-bound hardback issued with the original dust jacket designed by Cecil Beaton. Signed copy, combining literary and artistic interest, highly appealing to collectors of post-war British literature and association copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003eA reflective literary novel examining ageing, identity, and the passage of time through the life of an elderly woman confronting social change and personal memory. 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No signs of use or handling. The dust jacket (if present) is equally flawless. This grade applies to any book that has remained untouched in storage for years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"Default\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; mso-hyphenate: none;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1st Edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel moves between past and present as it explores the fractured life of a woman who falls into a coma and the family she leaves behind. As relatives gather and memories surface, long-buried tensions, secrets, and emotional wounds are gradually exposed. The narrative shifts across perspectives and timelines, revealing how a single absence can unravel relationships and force a reckoning with love, regret, and the hidden complexities of family life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52568151195987,"sku":"1734","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/57_b3e10839-b011-4d3e-8641-8d54ddb69d34.jpg?v=1765458912"},{"product_id":"the-little-friend-donna-tartt-first-edition","title":"The Little Friend, Donna Tartt - 1st Edition","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; mso-hyphenate: none;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003eAs New:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003e The book is in pristine, original condition as if just published. No signs of use or handling. The dust jacket (if present) is equally flawless. This grade applies to any book that has remained untouched in storage for years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; mso-hyphenate: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003e UK First Edition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the mysterious death of a young boy in rural Mississippi, his sister Harriet decides to uncover the truth years later, becoming obsessed with solving the crime that devastated her family. As she digs deeper into the tangled lives of those around her, she is drawn into a world of decay, secrets, and moral ambiguity in the American South. What begins as a child’s determination to seek justice gradually unravels into a far more complex and unsettling search for meaning and truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #174377;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52568152834387,"sku":"2003","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/57_59b2df2f-45f0-4f6d-82b4-3303ef0335b1.jpg?v=1765458945"},{"product_id":"the-life-impossible-haig-matt-1st-edition-signed","title":"The Life Impossible,  Matt Haig - 1st Edition Signed","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; mso-hyphenate: none;\" class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eNew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e A brand-new, unread and professionally handled book. Carefully preserved from publication to purchase, these books are offered in the best attainable condition. This grade applies to recently published titles that have not entered long-term storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times Roman';\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; mso-hyphenate: none;\" class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"585\" data-start=\"391\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"412\" data-start=\"391\"\u003eThe Life Impossible\u003c\/em\u003e follows Grace Winters, a retired mathematics teacher whose life is unexpectedly disrupted when she inherits a run-down house on the island of Ibiza from a long-lost friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"881\" data-start=\"587\"\u003eTravelling there with no plan or expectations, Grace begins uncovering the circumstances behind her friend’s life and death. What starts as a quiet search for answers gradually shifts into something stranger and more expansive, blending emotional recovery with surreal and speculative elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1087\" data-start=\"883\"\u003eAs Grace navigates grief, regret, and rediscovery, the story explores whether it is possible to reframe a life at any stage—and whether what we perceive as “impossible” might simply be hidden possibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52568154997075,"sku":"1771","price":48.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/57_420b9334-3990-410c-8121-7f54cd2460a9.jpg?v=1765458990"},{"product_id":"the-dwarfs-by-harold-pinter-1990-uk-1st-1st-hb-faber-faber","title":"The Dwarfs, Harold Pinter - 1st Edition","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; mso-hyphenate: none;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003eAs New:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003e The book is in pristine, original condition as if just published. No signs of use or handling. The dust jacket (if present) is equally flawless. This grade applies to any book that has remained untouched in storage for years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"Default\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; mso-hyphenate: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"586\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"455\"\u003eThe Dwarfs\u003c\/em\u003e is Harold Pinter’s only novel, written in the 1950s before he became established as one of Britain’s most influential playwrights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eSet in post-war London’s East End, the story follows a group of four young men navigating a bleak, bomb-scarred urban landscape. Their relationships are marked by shifting loyalty, mistrust, humour, and philosophical reflection, with conversations that often feel fragmented or elliptical—anticipating the distinctive “Pinteresque” dialogue style that would define his later theatre work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eRather than a conventional plot-driven narrative, the novel focuses on mood, psychological tension, and the dynamics of friendship under economic and social austerity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52568155324755,"sku":"1714","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/57_e185fe11-4115-4f84-92b5-c3ad55b1d94f.jpg?v=1765458999"},{"product_id":"maggie-cassidy-jack-kerouac-first-edition","title":"Maggie Cassidy, Jack Kerouac - 1st Edition","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; mso-hyphenate: none;\" class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e The book is close to As New. It remains bright and attractive, but could show minor imperfections to the boards and\/or dust jacket (if present). Its pages are typically clean and unmarked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book remains in pristine, original condition as when published in 1974. Unread. Carefully stored, the dust jacket (price clipped) is free from marks, tears or rips, and is now protected by a plastic slip cover. Internally, the book's pages are clean and tightly bound, with crisp and clean edges, and have neither been thumbed through or opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; mso-hyphenate: none;\" class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eOne of the finest copies around - buyers will be hard-pressed to find another copy of this work of Kerouac in such wonderful condition.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003eFirst edition. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe novel charts the remembering of Jack Duluoz, a high-school athlete in 1930s Lowell, Massachusetts, as he falls for his classmate Maggie Cassidy and navigates the dreamy ecstasy and inevitable disappointments of first love. In vivid, lyrical “spontaneous prose,” Kerouac captures the intensity of adolescence—the sports triumphs, the family ties, the crush-feeding fantasies and the romantic ache—against the backdrop of American small-town life. Beneath the sweetness lies a wistfulness: the promise of youth tangled with longing and the awareness that such moments are fleeting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52568163090771,"sku":"2014","price":225.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/57_766d5f69-2fd8-4be9-a2bb-ac92d81692e8.jpg?v=1765459183"},{"product_id":"room-at-the-top-john-braine-first-edition-second-impression","title":"Room At The Top, John Braine — 1st Edition, Second Impression","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"673\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original dust jacket shows only light signs of wear, including minute surface losses to the corners and faint creasing at the head of the spine. Remains highly attractive overall, with clean panels and spine, and all artwork bright and vibrant. Jacket now protected in a plastic sleeve. Publisher’s original cloth binding shows minor wear at the extremities, most noticeable at the head and foot of the spine. Remains clean overall, with gilt lettering sharp, bright, and well-defined. Text block is clean and well-preserved with crisp page edges. Binding is square and firm. Internally, pages remain clean, fresh, and tidy throughout, appearing unread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eSecond impression of the first edition, published by Eyre \u0026amp; Spottiswoode, London, 1957. John Braine's breakthrough novel became one of the defining works of post-war British fiction and a landmark of the so-called \"Angry Young Men\" movement. 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Sharp, perceptive, and psychologically astute, the novel explores class, ambition, desire, and the personal cost of social mobility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52568163352915,"sku":"2016-RM-FR-VG-9","price":124.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/57_c03fa3d9-ab5a-4ab6-896f-91bc67b52a7d.jpg?v=1765459189"},{"product_id":"jane-duncan-my-friends-the-hungry-generation-macmillan-h-b-1968-1st-edition","title":"My Friends the Hungry Generation, Jane Duncan — 1st Edition","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"774\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original dust jacket shows light wear, including minor surface losses and some creasing. Spots of foxing are present to the edges of the inside flaps, together with faint age-related discolouration along the panel edges. The jacket otherwise remains clean and attractive, with all artwork and lettering bright and vibrant. Jacket now protected in a plastic sleeve. Publisher’s original binding shows only light shelf wear, with the faintest rubbing at the extremities. Clean overall, with gilt lettering remaining sharp, bright, and well-defined. Binding is square and tight. Text block displays light foxing, which has migrated slightly into the page margins. Internally, the contents remain clean, fresh, and tightly bound throughout, appearing unread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"790\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eFirst edition published by Macmillan \u0026amp; Co., London, 1968. 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Combining sharp observation with Duncan's characteristic wit and humanity, the novel explores generational differences, friendship, and the shifting values of the modern world while retaining the strong sense of place that distinguishes the series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52568168300883,"sku":"1905-EV-F-VG-9","price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/57_03767fe6-a8f7-4b91-b8f0-1f4d2988d51a.jpg?v=1765459231"},{"product_id":"margaret-drabble-the-middle-ground-1st-1st-1980-first-edition-dj-as-new","title":"The Middle Ground, Margaret Drabble — 1st Edition\/Printing","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original dust jacket shows only light touches of edgewear. Very faint handling marks are present across the panels, most noticeable towards one corner, though the jacket otherwise remains clean and attractive, with all artwork and lettering bright and vibrant. Jacket now protected in a plastic sleeve. Publisher’s original binding remains in excellent condition, displaying minimal signs of shelf wear. Gilt lettering remains sharp, bright, and well-defined. Binding is square and tight. Text block is clean and well-preserved. Internally, pages remain clean, fresh, and tightly bound throughout, appearing unread. A particularly handsome copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"681\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003eFirst edition, first printing, published by Weidenfeld and Nicolson, London, 1980. A desirable first appearance of one of the major novels by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMargaret Drabble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, one of the most acclaimed British literary writers of the post-war period. \u003cem data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eThe Middle Ground\u003c\/em\u003e forms part of Drabble's celebrated sequence of novels examining contemporary British society and the lives of the professional middle class. First printings of her principal works remain sought after by collectors of modern literary fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eSet in late twentieth-century Britain, \u003cem data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eThe Middle Ground\u003c\/em\u003e follows journalist Kate Armstrong as she negotiates the competing demands of career, family, friendship, and personal fulfilment. 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data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"6e8e361c-f9df-417e-93e5-8141ebe49d89\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"696\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original dust jacket shows moderate wear, including several closed tears and light creasing to the extremities. There is some age-related staining and light handling wear, though the jacket remains clean overall, with all artwork and lettering bright and vibrant. Jacket now protected in a plastic sleeve. Publisher’s original cloth binding displays general shelf wear, including bumping, rubbing, and some fading. Remains clean overall, with gilt lettering slightly softened but still clear, legible, and well-defined. Binding is square and firm. Text block remains well-preserved. Internally, pages are clean, fresh, and tightly bound throughout, appearing little read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"712\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eFirst edition reprint published by Macmillan \u0026amp; Co., London, 1959. The second volume in Jane Duncan's much-loved \u003cem data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"838\"\u003eMy Friends\u003c\/em\u003e series, a sequence of semi-autobiographical novels that earned a devoted readership and remain highly regarded for their warmth, humour, and vivid evocation of Scottish life. Early impressions of the series, particularly those retaining their original dust jackets, remain increasingly collectible among readers of twentieth-century British and Scottish fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eMy Friend Muriel\u003c\/em\u003e continues the adventures of Janet Sandison as she navigates friendship, family life, and personal growth in the Scottish Highlands. Rich in observation and gentle humour, the novel combines memorable characters with an affectionate portrayal of community life, capturing both the joys and challenges of growing up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52568168989011,"sku":"1904-EV-F-VG-9","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/57_08afa403-9711-451c-a729-7dea552239f4.jpg?v=1765459236"},{"product_id":"the-estranged-face-catherine-eastwood-1956-unread-1956-1st-edition","title":"The Estranged Face, Catherine Eastwood — 1st Edition","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"713\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original price-clipped dust jacket shows light edgewear, most noticeable at one corner and the head of the spine. The rear panel has a sizeable loss together with light handling marks and age-related toning, while the front panel remains clean and attractive with all artwork and lettering bright and vibrant. Publisher’s original black cloth binding shows only light shelf wear, with faint handling marks across the boards. Gilt decorative elements remain sharp, bright, and well-defined. Binding is square and firm. Text block remains clean and well-preserved. Internally, pages are tightly bound, clean, and fresh throughout, appearing unread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"729\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eFirst edition published by Hollis \u0026amp; Carter, London, 1956. A scarce mid-century first edition by Catherine Eastwood, an author whose works are now infrequently encountered in the antiquarian market. Titles issued by Hollis \u0026amp; Carter during this period often appeared in relatively modest print runs, and surviving examples in original dust jackets are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. An appealing acquisition for collectors of post-war British fiction and lesser-known literary first editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003eThe Estranged Face\u003c\/em\u003e is a psychological novel concerned with identity, personal relationships, and the consequences of past decisions. Through a carefully constructed narrative and nuanced characterisation, Eastwood explores themes of alienation, self-discovery, and emotional conflict, creating a thoughtful study of human behaviour and motivation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52568171381075,"sku":"1902-EV-F-VG-9","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/57_ca59bcc5-f74f-47e7-9f0d-a62ca8c37e7f.jpg?v=1765459242"},{"product_id":"the-memoirs-of-a-venus-lackey-derek-marlowe-first-edition","title":"The Memoirs of a Venus Lackey, Derek Marlowe — 1st Edition","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"898\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs New\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original dust jacket remains in pristine condition, free from marks, tears, or other blemishes, and is now protected in a plastic sleeve. Publisher’s original black cloth binding remains immaculate with gilt lettering and the publisher's device to the spine remaining bright, sharp, and fully intact. Binding square and tight. Text block is clean and well-preserved with crisp page edges. Internally, pages are tightly bound, fresh, and spotless throughout, appearing entirely unread and showing no evidence of handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"898\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlthough described As New, please be aware that some of the book’s pages may have naturally darkened over time due to age.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"914\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eFirst edition published by Jonathan Cape, London, 1968. A scarce first printing from the acclaimed novelist, playwright, and screenwriter whose literary output remains considerably less common than that of many of his contemporaries. Marlowe's works have attracted increasing critical interest for their wit, sophistication, and sharp social observation. First editions, particularly in such outstanding original condition, are increasingly difficult to acquire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003eThe Memoirs of a Venus Lackey\u003c\/em\u003e is a stylish and satirical novel that examines ambition, desire, and social pretension through the recollections of its narrator. Combining humour, irony, and incisive characterisation, Marlowe offers a perceptive portrait of human relationships and the pursuit of status within modern society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52568174920019,"sku":"2050-EV-FR-LN-9","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/57_e5c085b5-c583-4632-9836-db8059403708.jpg?v=1765459279"},{"product_id":"never-come-morning-nelson-algren-first-uk-edition","title":"Never Come Morning, Nelson Algren — 1st UK Edition","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"632\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original dust jacket shows light shelf wear, including bumping to the corners and the head and tail of the spine. Remains exceptionally well-preserved overall and is now protected in a plastic sleeve. Publisher’s original dark blue cloth binding is in excellent condition, with gilt lettering to the spine remaining bright and fully legible; only the slightest fading is present at the extreme edges of the spine. Binding square and tight. Text block remains clean and well-preserved with crisp page edges. Internally, pages are tightly bound, clean, and fresh throughout, appearing unread and showing no evidence of handling or use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"648\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003eFirst UK edition published by Neville Spearman Limited, London, 1958. A desirable English edition of one of the most important novels by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNelson Algren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the acclaimed chronicler of urban America and marginalised lives. Originally published in the United States in 1942, \u003cem data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eNever Come Morning\u003c\/em\u003e helped establish Algren's literary reputation and remains one of his most significant early works. UK editions are considerably less common than their American counterparts and are increasingly sought after by collectors of twentieth-century American literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003eSet within Chicago's Polish-American neighbourhoods during the Depression era, \u003cem data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eNever Come Morning\u003c\/em\u003e follows the ambitions and struggles of a young boxer whose dreams of escape become entangled with crime, poverty, and social circumstance. Gritty, compassionate, and vividly observed, the novel exemplifies Algren's powerful depiction of those living on society's margins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52568175116627,"sku":"2049-RM-F-VG-9","price":28.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/57_920a0e99-3f15-4477-a93b-2408cbe825c2.jpg?v=1765459283"},{"product_id":"continental-revue-winifred-bambrick-first-edition","title":"Continental Revue, Winifred Bambrick — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"695b82f9-cb03-4267-924b-42456c3fa298\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars 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keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"532\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original dust jacket remains in excellent condition, displaying only light edgewear and handling marks to the rear panel, with all artwork remaining bright, clean, and vibrant. Jacket now protected in a plastic sleeve. Publisher’s original cloth binding shows light shelf wear with gentle bumping to the spine ends; gilt lettering to the spine remains bright, sharp, and well-defined. Internally, pages are tightly bound, clean, and fresh throughout, appearing entirely unread with no evidence of handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"548\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eFirst edition published by Faber \u0026amp; Faber, London, 1948. A scarce first printing by Winifred Bambrick, issued by one of Britain’s most prestigious literary publishers. Copies of \u003cem data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eContinental Revue\u003c\/em\u003e are notably uncommon in the antiquarian market, with examples retaining the original dust jacket particularly difficult to locate, enhancing its appeal to collectors of mid-twentieth-century literary fiction and Faber first editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003eContinental Revue\u003c\/em\u003e is a character-driven work reflecting post-war European sensibilities, blending observation of social change with literary portraiture of continental life. Bambrick’s writing captures a transitional cultural moment, shaped by the aftermath of war and the shifting dynamics of European society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52568175640915,"sku":"2051-RM-FR-VG-9","price":27.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/57_d751cdfb-0aca-47f2-b90c-b0f902f741fc.jpg?v=1765459291"},{"product_id":"paradox-lost-marianne-sinclair-first-edition","title":"Paradox Lost, Marianne Sinclair — 1st Edition","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"699\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine\u003c\/strong\u003e: An exception example. Original dust jacket remains exceptionally well-preserved, with the only defect being a small tear along the spine edge extending slightly into the front panel. Jacket now protected in a plastic sleeve. Publisher’s original orange cloth binding is in pristine condition, with gilt lettering to the spine remaining bright, sharp, and entirely unworn. Text block is clean and well-maintained with crisp, well-defined edges. Internally, pages are tightly bound, clean, and fresh throughout, appearing entirely unread with no evidence of handling. Retains a selection of vintage newspaper clippings relevant to the novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"715\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst edition published by Chapman \u0026amp; Hall, London, 1963. A scarce mid-century literary novel issued by the long-established British publishing house Chapman \u0026amp; Hall, known for its strong twentieth-century fiction list. First editions of lesser-seen titles from this period, particularly in collectible condition with accompanying ephemera, are increasingly difficult to source in the antiquarian market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eParadox Lost\u003c\/em\u003e is a mid-century literary work exploring themes of identity, temporal instability, and psychological dislocation. Structured around shifting perceptions of reality and narrative ambiguity, the novel reflects the experimental tendencies of 1960s fiction, blending introspective character study with conceptual tension and philosophical undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52568176329043,"sku":"2057-EV-F-VG-9","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/57_4ee0a7f2-79e3-4f9f-a959-8c3a0e2131cd.jpg?v=1765459297"},{"product_id":"count-dorgel-opens-the-ball-raymond-radiguet-first-edition","title":"Count D'Orgel Opens the Ball. Raymond Radiguet — 1st UK Edition","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"513\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs New\u003c\/strong\u003e: A superbly preserved copy. Original dust jacket remains in pristine condition, free from marks, tears, or rips, and is now protected in a plastic sleeve. Publisher’s original grey cloth binding is in mint condition, with gilt lettering to the spine remaining bright, sharp, and fully intact. Text block is clean and well-preserved with crisp, well-defined edges. Internally, pages are tightly bound, clean, and fresh throughout, appearing entirely unread with no evidence of handling or use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"529\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003eFirst UK edition published by The Harvill Press, London, 1952. A highly desirable English-language edition of the posthumously published work by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRaymond Radiguet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, whose brief but extraordinary literary career produced two of the most significant works of early twentieth-century French literature. Radiguet’s reputation as a precocious talent—writing with remarkable maturity before his untimely death at just twenty years old—has ensured enduring scholarly and collector interest in his limited output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eCount d’Orgel Opens the Ball\u003c\/em\u003e is the English translation of \u003cem data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003eLe Bal du comte d’Orgel\u003c\/em\u003e, Radiguet’s final novel, originally published posthumously in 1924. The work explores aristocratic society, repressed desire, and emotional restraint within a refined social milieu, characterised by Radiguet’s precise, controlled prose and psychological acuity. English first editions are notably scarce, particularly in such well-preserved condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52568176787795,"sku":"2055-EV-F-LN-9","price":23.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/57_f742f3c5-3bf9-4bee-93b3-41535a25c9b5.jpg?v=1765459303"},{"product_id":"a-cut-loaf-sean-hignett-1st-edition","title":"A Cut Loaf, Sean Hignett — 1st Edition","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"862\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs New\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original dust jacket remains free from tears, losses, or blemishes and is exceptionally well-preserved. Jacket now protected in a plastic sleeve. Publisher’s original cloth binding remains immaculate, with black lettering to the spine sharp, bold, and fully legible. Binding square and firm. Text block is pristine, with crisp, clean page edges. Internally, pages remain tightly bound, fresh, and spotless throughout, appearing entirely unread and showing no signs of handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"862\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlthough described As New, please be aware that some of the book’s pages may have naturally darkened over time due to age.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"878\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eFirst edition published by Michael Joseph, London, 1971. A scarce first printing of Sean Hignett's debut novel, issued by one of Britain's leading twentieth-century publishers. Copies are infrequently encountered, particularly in such outstanding original condition. An appealing acquisition for collectors of modern first editions and post-war British fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003eA Cut Loaf\u003c\/em\u003e is a vividly observed novel examining everyday life, personal relationships, and social change in contemporary Britain. Combining humour, insight, and sharply drawn characters, Hignett presents a nuanced portrait of ordinary people navigating the challenges and expectations of modern society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52621097402707,"sku":"2098-RM-F-LN-9","price":59.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_b8a04a1f-46f1-4c94-9b0f-11838d4f7d03.jpg?v=1768307792"},{"product_id":"cains-book-alexander-trocchi-first-edition-1963","title":"Cain's Book, Alexander Trocchi — 1st Edition","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"568\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine\u003c\/strong\u003e: An exceptionally well-preserved copy. Original unclipped dust jacket remains in excellent condition, showing light touches of wear at extremities; free from any notable tears, losses, or blemishes. Jacket now protected in a plastic sleeve. Publisher’s original red cloth binding is in superb order, with gilt lettering to the spine bright, crisp, and fully legible. Binding square and firm. Text block remains clean and well-preserved with sharp page edges. Internally, pages are tightly bound, clean, and tidy throughout, appearing unread. Retains a selection of contemporary newspaper clippings relating to the novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"584\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eFirst edition published by John Calder, London, 1963. A desirable first appearance of Alexander Trocchi's most controversial and influential novel, issued by the pioneering independent publisher responsible for introducing many important avant-garde and countercultural writers to British readers. Cain's Book occupies a significant place in twentieth-century literary history, having been the subject of obscenity proceedings in Britain and becoming a landmark work of the underground literary movement. Increasingly sought after by collectors of Beat, countercultural, and post-war literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003eCain's Book is a stark, semi-autobiographical novel chronicling the life of a heroin-addicted writer living among New York's barge communities. Unflinching and intensely personal, it explores addiction, alienation, freedom, and social marginalisation through Trocchi's distinctive experimental prose.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52775280738643,"sku":"3002-RM-FR-VG-9","price":62.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_32915c4d-9506-443f-a3d0-84b76148c503.jpg?v=1768311046"},{"product_id":"open-arms-odette-joyeux-first-edition-1954-rare","title":"Open Arms, Odette Joyeux — 1st Edition","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"727\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine\u003c\/strong\u003e: A highly attractive copy. Original dust jacket displays only touches of wear to extremities, including a small tear to the upper-left corner together with light bumping to the spine ends and corners. Jacket otherwise remains exceptionally well-preserved, with no significant losses or blemishes. Jacket now protected in a plastic sleeve. Publisher’s original cloth binding remains excellent, with all lettering crisp, bold, and fully legible. Text block clean and well-preserved with sharp page edges. Internally, pages remain tightly bound, clean, and tidy throughout, appearing unread. Retains a contemporary newspaper clipping relating to the novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"744\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eFirst edition published by Allan Wingate, London, 1954. A scarce English-language edition of a novel by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eOdette Joyeux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the celebrated French actress, screenwriter, and author whose literary works are considerably less common than her film appearances. Copies of \u003cem data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eOpen Arms\u003c\/em\u003e are infrequently encountered, particularly in such well-preserved condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eOpen Arms\u003c\/em\u003e is a sophisticated mid-century French novel exploring love, relationships, and emotional complexities with wit, sensitivity, and psychological insight, qualities characteristic of Joyeux's literary writing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52775328448851,"sku":"3004-RM-FR-VG-9","price":29.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c97014b1-da81-47f2-93e4-6d4453332d4e.jpg?v=1768311046"},{"product_id":"gilberte-regained-philippe-jullian-first-edition-1956","title":"Gilberte Regained, Philippe Jullian — 1st Edition","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"805\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine\u003c\/strong\u003e: A wonderfully preserved copy. Original dust jacket displays only small nicks to the upper-left corner and spine extremity, but is otherwise free from tears, losses, or notable blemishes. Cover artwork remains bright, vibrant, and highly attractive. Jacket now protected in a plastic sleeve. Publisher’s original brown binding with gilt spine lettering shows a few faint marks, though remains excellent overall; gilt sharp and well-defined. Small spots of foxing confined to the upper text block near the spine, though otherwise clean with crisp page edges. Internally, pages remain tightly bound, clean, and tidy throughout, appearing unread. Accompanied by contemporary newspaper clippings relating to the novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"822\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eFirst edition published by Hamish Hamilton, London, 1956. A scarce English-language edition of a novel by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePhilippe Jullian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, best known for his works exploring fin-de-siècle culture, aesthetics, and European intellectual life. Copies of Jullian's fiction are encountered less frequently than his biographical works and are increasingly sought after by collectors of mid-century European literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003eGilberte Regained\u003c\/em\u003e is a sophisticated literary novel exploring memory, identity, and the lingering influence of the past, reflecting Jullian's characteristic blend of psychological insight, cultural awareness, and elegant prose.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52775409156435,"sku":"3005-EV-F-VG-9","price":20.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_6aca8d5b-ab1c-4721-8e37-858417374949.jpg?v=1768311045"},{"product_id":"the-false-start-jean-baptiste-rossi-first-edition-1951","title":"The False Start, Jean-Baptiste Rossi — 1st Edition","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"691\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine\u003c\/strong\u003e: A well-preserved example. Original dust jacket displays only very minor wear in the form of light bumping and rubbing to the corners and spine ends; free from significant tears, losses, or blemishes. Publisher’s original grey binding with dark red spine lettering remains excellent, showing only a few faint marks to the spine; lettering remains crisp and fully legible. Foxing present across the text block, though page edges remain sharp and well-preserved. Internally, pages are tightly bound, clean, and tidy throughout. Accompanied by contemporary newspaper clippings relating to the novel, retained loosely within the volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"708\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"708\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eFirst edition published by Secker \u0026amp; Warburg, London, 1951. A desirable English-language edition of a novel by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJean-Baptiste Rossi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, who would later achieve international recognition under the pseudonym Sébastien Japrisot. Early editions of Rossi's works are increasingly sought after, particularly those predating his later fame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eThe False Start\u003c\/em\u003e is a psychologically driven novel exploring ambition, identity, and personal miscalculation, combining sharp observation with the suspenseful narrative qualities that would later distinguish the author's celebrated fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52775579058515,"sku":"3007-RM-F-VG-9","price":39.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_6ef0d610-3bb0-4933-9284-665855fd76ab.jpg?v=1771172523"},{"product_id":"drift-susan-alexander-first-edition-1964","title":"Drift, Susan Alexander — 1st Edition","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"604\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine\u003c\/strong\u003e: An exceptionally well-preserved example. Original dust jacket remains free from tears, losses, or notable blemishes, with artwork bright, vibrant, and richly coloured throughout. Jacket now protected in a plastic sleeve. Publisher’s original purple cloth binding with gilt spine lettering remains excellent, displaying no discernible shelf wear. A few very small and faint spots of foxing present to the text block, though otherwise clean with crisp page edges. Internally, pages remain tightly bound, clean, and immaculate throughout, appearing unopened and unread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"621\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eFirst edition published by The Bodley Head, London, 1964. A scarce novel by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSusan Alexander\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, issued during a period when The Bodley Head was producing a number of distinguished literary works. Copies in such exceptional condition, particularly retaining their original dust jackets, are increasingly difficult to encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eDrift\u003c\/em\u003e is a literary novel exploring human relationships, personal uncertainty, and emotional change, reflecting the character-driven and introspective style associated with much British fiction of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52775735951699,"sku":"3009-EV-F-VG-9","price":24.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_ac2423dc-68e5-472b-8fe1-c6f12a715d02.jpg?v=1771172263"},{"product_id":"lying-in-paddy-kitchen-first-edition-1965","title":"Lying-In, Paddy Kitchen — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a042d01-7150-832c-9303-492437d3e075-2\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a042d01-7150-832c-9303-492437d3e075-2\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a042d01-7150-832c-9303-492437d3e075-2\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-234\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"0d42f4a2-88ad-495c-b9b7-c90adb617bb5\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"520\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine\u003c\/strong\u003e: An exceptionally well-preserved example. Carefully stored, the original dust jacket displays no discernible wear at the extremities and remains free from tears, losses, or blemishes. Cover artwork and title lettering remain bright, vibrant, and richly coloured throughout. Publisher’s original red binding with gilt spine lettering remains excellent. Binding square and firm. Text block clean with crisp page edges. Internally, pages remain tightly bound, clean, and tidy throughout, appearing unread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"537\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eTrue first edition, first printing, published by Arthur Barker, London, 1965. The debut novel of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePaddy Kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, issued at the beginning of a literary career noted for its candid exploration of women's lives and social experience. First printings of Kitchen's early works are increasingly difficult to locate in such superior condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"909\"\u003eLying-In\u003c\/em\u003e is a perceptive and often sharply observed novel centred on pregnancy, childbirth, marriage, and domestic life in post-war Britain. Combining humour, realism, and social commentary, it reflects the changing role of women in mid-twentieth-century society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52775919288659,"sku":"3011-RM-F-VG-9","price":55.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_1c0bba6d-308f-4314-9445-c7c7d42413cf.jpg?v=1771171910"},{"product_id":"the-undiscovered-country-julian-mitchell-first-edition-1968","title":"The Undiscovered Country, Julian Mitchell — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"598f95b5-af73-4208-86dc-209894a2208c\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none 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data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4c36407a-d949-481c-a385-35ef847b5ac7\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"534\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine\u003c\/strong\u003e: An exceptionally well-preserved example. Original dust jacket displays a small scratch to the front panel together with slight fading along the edges of the inner flaps, but is otherwise free from notable blemishes, tears, or losses. Jacket now protected in a plastic sleeve. Publisher’s original black binding with gilt spine lettering remains excellent, displaying no discernible shelf wear. Text block clean with crisp, well-preserved page edges. Internally, pages remain tightly bound, clean, and tidy throughout, appearing unread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"551\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"838\"\u003eFirst edition published by Constable, London, 1968. An early novel by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJulian Mitchell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, best known for his later success as a dramatist and screenwriter. First editions of Mitchell's fiction are increasingly uncommon, particularly in such well-preserved condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"866\"\u003eThe Undiscovered Country\u003c\/em\u003e is a literary novel exploring identity, relationships, and personal transformation, combining psychological insight with the perceptive characterisation that would later distinguish Mitchell's dramatic work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52776354644307,"sku":"3012-EV-F-VG-9","price":22.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_343e1877-ffbf-4c90-bd01-b2e351b1d785.jpg?v=1771171719"},{"product_id":"auto-da-fe-elias-canetti-first-edition-1946","title":"Auto Da-Fe, Elias Canetti — 1st Edition","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"490\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original dust jacket displays light wear at the extremities, with nicks and small tears to the edges, corners, and spine. No significant losses or major blemishes present. Jacket now protected in a plastic sleeve. Publisher’s original black binding with silver spine lettering remains in excellent condition, displaying only minor touches of shelf wear. Text block shows some age-related toning and light foxing, though page edges remain crisp and sharp. Internally, pages are tightly bound, clean, and tidy throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"507\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"507\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eFirst English edition published by Jonathan Cape, London, 1946. The first novel by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eElias Canetti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and widely regarded as his literary masterpiece. Originally published in German in 1935 as \u003cem data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eDie Blendung\u003c\/em\u003e, the novel predates Canetti's receipt of the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNobel Prize in Literature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by several decades and remains the work upon which much of his literary reputation rests. Early English editions are highly sought after by collectors of twentieth-century European literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eAuto-da-Fé\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful and unsettling modernist novel centred on an isolated scholar whose ordered intellectual world gradually collapses into obsession, madness, and destruction. Combining psychological depth, social satire, and philosophical inquiry, it is considered one of the major achievements of twentieth-century European fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52776560296275,"sku":"3013-SD-F-VG-9","price":179.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_0dd1204a-63eb-4683-9c19-091d0b8a08d1.jpg?v=1771171209"},{"product_id":"the-age-of-reason-jean-paul-sartre-first-edition-printing","title":"The Age of Reason, Jean-Paul Sartre — 1st Edition\/Printing","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"707\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original dust jacket shows light shelf wear at the extremities together with staining and foxing to the inner flaps, though remains highly presentable overall without significant tears or losses. Cover artwork remains bright and vibrant. Jacket now protected in a plastic sleeve. Publisher’s original red cloth binding displays light bumping and very faint sunning, though remains in fine overall condition, with gilt spine lettering crisp and well-defined. Text block shows light signs of shelf wear, though remains predominantly clean with sharp page edges. Internally, pages are tightly bound, clean, and tidy throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"724\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"724\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eFirst English edition, first printing published by Hamish Hamilton, London, 1947. A landmark existential novel by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJean-Paul Sartre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, issued in English shortly after its original French publication. Early English-language Sartre first editions remain highly collectible due to the author’s immense influence on twentieth-century philosophy and literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eThe Age of Reason\u003c\/em\u003e, the opening volume of Sartre’s \u003cem data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eRoads to Freedom\u003c\/em\u003e trilogy, explores freedom, anxiety, moral responsibility, and alienation against the political and social tensions of pre-war Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52988408627539,"sku":"3111-SD-F-VG-9","price":184.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_8dd44671-5b2f-4b52-8df5-8d386b3ddec5.jpg?v=1771177445"},{"product_id":"the-valley-captives-r-macaulay-first-edition","title":"The Valley Captives, R. 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Internally, contents otherwise remain clean, tidy, and tightly bound throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"623\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eFirst edition published by John Murray, London, 1911, retaining the original “With the Author’s Compliments” slip within endpapers. An early novel by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRose Macaulay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, issued during the formative years of her literary career. Association and presentation material of this kind is uncommon and adds additional collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eThe Valley Captives\u003c\/em\u003e is a literary novel blending psychological observation, social commentary, and emotional conflict, characteristic of Macaulay’s intelligent and sharply perceptive Edwardian fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52999577633107,"sku":"3127-RM-F-VG-9","price":52.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_e3969c9f-66cb-4a25-9882-cb1f291c06ac.jpg?v=1771174276"},{"product_id":"many-slippery-errors-alfred-grossman-first-edition","title":"Many Slippery Errors, Alfred Grossman — 1st Edition","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"602\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original dust jacket shows light bumping to the corners and edges, together with faint handling marks across the panels and a small age-related stain to the front cover. Excellent overall, with cover artwork remaining bright, vibrant, and highly attractive. Publisher’s original cloth binding displays only a small crease to the lower corner as its sole notable blemish; gilt lettering along the spine remains sharply defined. Small areas of fraying to the page edges. Internally, contents remain tightly bound, clean, and tidy throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"619\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"619\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eFirst edition published by William Heinemann, London, 1963. A scarce novel by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAlfred Grossman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, with true first editions now uncommon on the market, particularly in well-preserved jacketed condition. Grossman’s works retain a niche but dedicated literary following for their stylistic individuality and satirical intelligence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eMany Slippery Errors\u003c\/em\u003e is a sharply observed literary novel blending dark humour, social satire, and psychological insight, characteristic of mid-century British fiction concerned with personal dislocation and moral ambiguity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53059161620819,"sku":"3149 RM","price":19.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_e3a735ae-2200-446f-b437-95e888baf07b.jpg?v=1772118842"},{"product_id":"the-riding-master-h-c-branner-first-uk-edition","title":"The Riding Master, H. C. 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Jacket otherwise remains highly presentable. Publisher’s original brown cloth binding is in excellent condition, with silver lettering bright, sharp, and unblemished. Foxing present across the text block, though page edges remain crisp. Very light foxing to the endpapers, otherwise contents are exceptionally clean and tidy throughout. Binding tight and secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"568\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"929\"\u003eFirst UK edition published by Secker \u0026amp; Warburg, London, 1951. A scarce English-language edition of a novel by Danish writer \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eH. C. Branner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, one of the notable Scandinavian literary voices of the mid-twentieth century. Early British editions of Branner’s work are increasingly uncommon, particularly in well-preserved jacketed condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"950\"\u003eThe Riding Master\u003c\/em\u003e is a psychologically driven literary novel exploring power, repression, and emotional conflict, written in the introspective and existential style associated with post-war European fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53059726213459,"sku":"3152 EV","price":18.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_3c47d73f-fa11-455b-a4be-57d07a1c656d.jpg?v=1772119422"},{"product_id":"the-journal-of-arthur-stirling-upton-sinclair-first-edition","title":"The Journal of Arthur Stirling, Upton Sinclair — 1st Edition","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"613\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original dust jacket shows light wear at the spine edges, with small chips across the upper edge and spine tail, together with discolouration and fading to the rear panel. Excellent otherwise, retaining bright and attractive exterior presentation. Jacket now protected in a plastic sleeve. Publisher’s original binding remains exceptionally well-preserved, with green decorative borders and lettering bright, vibrant, and sharply defined. Upper edge of text block dust toned, though otherwise clean with crisp page edges. Internally, contents remain tightly bound, clean, and tidy throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"630\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"630\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eFirst edition published by T. Werner Laurie, London, 1933. A scarce British edition of a lesser-known work by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eUpton Sinclair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, issued in an attractive decorative publisher’s binding. 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Otherwise excellent, with artwork and lettering remaining bright and vibrant. Publisher’s original binding shows slight curling to the corners together with a light vertical crease to the spine. Spotting present across the text block, most noticeably to the upper edge, though edges remain crisp and generally clean overall. Crease to one endpaper, with faint foxing through the endpapers. Internally, contents remain clean and tidy throughout. Binding tight and secure. Ex-Libris ownership mark of Peter Stevinson Watson to pastedown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"738\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eFirst edition published by Faber \u0026amp; Faber, London, 1950. A posthumously published novel by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDan Billany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, whose literary reputation rests largely upon his wartime writings and psychologically perceptive fiction shaped by his experiences during the Second World War. Early Faber first editions of Billany’s work are increasingly scarce in original dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eThe Trap\u003c\/em\u003e is a tense and introspective novel exploring confinement, psychological pressure, and human vulnerability, written in the restrained yet emotionally charged style characteristic of post-war British literary fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53066213753171,"sku":"3155 (£5 P\u0026P)","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_20997ad3-7655-4163-86eb-7b7d1a806747.jpg?v=1772120489"},{"product_id":"a-picture-to-hang-on-the-wall-sean-hignett-first-edition-second-impression-signed","title":"A Picture To Hang On the Wall, Sean Hignett — 1st Edition, 2nd Impression, Signed","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"616\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original dust jacket displays minimal wear, limited to a faint scratch across the rear panel. Otherwise excellent, with bright, vibrant and richly coloured artwork. Jacket now protected in a plastic sleeve. Publisher’s original hardcover binding shows faint staining to the boards, though remains clean overall, with gilt lettering crisp and well-defined. Binding square and firm. Light foxing present across the text block, though page edges remain clean and sharp overall. Internally, contents are bright, clean and tidy throughout, remaining tightly bound. Author’s signature to title page clear and unblemished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"633\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"633\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eFirst Edition, Second Impression published by Michael Joseph, London, 1967, signed by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSean Hignett\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Signed mid-century literary first editions from smaller print runs remain increasingly difficult to locate in well-preserved jacketed condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"937\"\u003eA Picture To Hang On the Wall\u003c\/em\u003e is a character-driven literary novel combining social observation with psychological nuance, written in the restrained and reflective style characteristic of post-war British fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53066385228115,"sku":"3157-RM-FS-VG-9","price":95.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_315a9e66-0541-4e5c-9190-2453a64c7e64.jpg?v=1772125623"},{"product_id":"sylvia-vercors-1st-uk-edition","title":"Sylvia, Vercors — 1st UK Edition","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"260\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"759\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original dust jacket shows only light touches of edgewear with faint handling marks to the rear panel; otherwise clean, bright, and well-preserved, with vibrant artwork. Now protected in a clear plastic sleeve. Publisher’s original cloth binding remains excellent, displaying no discernible wear; boards clean and unfaded, decorative elements sharp and well-defined. Binding square and tight. Internally, pages are bright, clean, and fresh, appearing unread. A handsome, well-preserved copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"776\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eFirst UK edition. Hutchinson, London, 1962. A well-presented example of this early English-language appearance of Vercors’ work, issued in original cloth with dust jacket and increasingly uncommon in such clean condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eA philosophical and quietly unsettling novel by Vercors, blending speculative fiction with moral allegory, exploring identity, consciousness, and the boundaries between humanity and the unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53126315442515,"sku":"3170-RM-FR-VG-9","price":82.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_e2db307d-9d6c-4d2c-abf6-247df55ca884.jpg?v=1772729297"},{"product_id":"nuns-and-soldiers-iris-murdoch-1st-edition-printing","title":"Nuns and Soldiers, Iris Murdoch — 1st Edition\/Printing","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-3c172a09-7fff-09ff-0d11-b9b296371d5b\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe book is close to As New. 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With the inclusion of the original dust jacket, this is a scarce and desirable issue for collectors of modern first editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eA wealthy widow and a former nun form an intense and complicated friendship that draws a circle of acquaintances into shifting patterns of love, jealousy, belief, and betrayal. 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This grade applies to any book that has remained untouched in storage for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eFirst Edition. Faber \u0026amp; Faber, 2015. Signed by the author. Highly sought after by collectors of contemporary literature. With the inclusion of the original dust jacket, this hardback represents a premium collectible for those seeking modern first editions with authorial signatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eSet in a mythical post-Arthurian England, the novel follows an elderly couple on a journey to recover lost memories and confront hidden truths. 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This grade applies to any book that has remained untouched in storage for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"388\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"388\"\u003eFirst Edition, First Printing. Chatto \u0026amp; Windus, 1993. First printings from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eIris Murdoch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e’s later period are increasingly collected, and this hardback with the original dust jacket is a particularly desirable issue. As New, one of the finest examples available to collectors of modern literary first editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"388\"\u003eSet in a small English community, the novel explores obsession, loyalty, and the interplay of love and morality among a tightly intertwined group of characters. Murdoch’s philosophical depth and psychological insight create a compelling and richly layered narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53149837853011,"sku":"3186 EV","price":21.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_15bbcf78-1590-4192-93d1-30a160a8fa43.jpg?v=1772731532"},{"product_id":"by-a-silver-stream-trevor-dudley-smith-1st-edition","title":"By A Silver Stream, Trevor Dudley-Smith — 1st Edition","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVery Good\u003c\/b\u003e: Publisher's original binding shows light wear to extremities. Touches of rubbing at the spine's head and tail, faint surface marks though bright overall. Bumping to the corners of the original boards; sunning visible but otherwise clean; silver lettering and decorative elements bright and vibrant. Binding square and firm. Light scattered foxing through endpapers. Small dog-ear to page 35, light creasing to the corners of pages 30 and 34. Otherwise the contents is bright, clean and fresh, showing little handling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"321\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst edition, published in 1944 by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGerald G. Swan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. An extremely scarce wartime publication by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTrevor Dudley-Smith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Surviving hardback copies featuring the original illustrations by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eW. A. Ward\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are extremely rare on the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"321\"\u003eA beautifully illustrated narrative blending evocative prose with W. A. Ward’s artwork, capturing themes of nature, reflection, and human experience in mid-twentieth-century England.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53166241874259,"sku":"3196-RM-F-VG-9","price":64.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_a1c0ca2a-6d56-454c-aac7-0a71fdf516b4.jpg?v=1773845368"},{"product_id":"potterism-rose-macaulay-1st-edition","title":"Potterism, Rose Macaulay — 1st Edition","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"571\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good\u003c\/strong\u003e: Publisher’s original cloth binding shows light wear to extremities. Spine dulled with age, with rubbing and bumping at the head and foot; surface marking present along its length, with lettering dulled yet legible. Boards display faint surface sheen and light marks, though remain clean overall. Binding square and firm, now protected in a plastic sleeve. Endpapers show light scattered foxing, also present within the Collins Spring List catalogue at the rear. Internally, pages remain bright, clean, and tidy throughout. A well-preserved copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"588\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eRose Macaulay, \u003cem data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"616\"\u003ePotterism\u003c\/em\u003e. First Edition. London: William Collins, Sons, 1920. Publisher’s original cloth binding. Early twentieth-century satirical novel issued in Collins’ standard trade format. An early work by Macaulay engaging with media culture and public opinion in post-First World War Britain, reflecting her sharp observational style and satirical outlook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eA satirical novel examining journalism, public discourse, and social attitudes in post-war British society through interconnected narrative strands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53174543614291,"sku":"3200-RM-F-VG-9","price":84.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_bbf758bb-f6e4-4b9c-a115-47eb0af1fe7d.jpg?v=1773764383"},{"product_id":"daniel-martin-john-fowles-1st-edition","title":"Daniel Martin, John Fowles — 1st Edition","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine: \u003c\/strong\u003eLight bump to foot of dust jacket (price clipped). Faint sticker stain and  discolouration to edges of inside flaps. Otherwise mint, author's black-and-white photo on rear cover unblemished, gilt-bordered lettering and decorative artwork clean and vibrant. Publisher's original cloth binding is mint, gilt lettering along spine crisp. Clean text block with crisp edges. Pages internal are clean and tidy, tightly bound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst edition, published by Jonathan Cape, 1977. Sough after by collectors as the first appearance of one of Fowles’s major later works from the acclaimed author. Particularly desirable as preserved in the original dust jacket, which is often prone to wear or loss. As a substantial literary novel from a prominent twentieth-century British writer, early editions in complete, jacketed condition hold enduring appeal for collectors of modern literary fiction and Fowles’ bibliography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"681\"\u003eDaniel Martin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e follows a successful but reflective English screenwriter who returns from Hollywood to England after many years abroad. His journey home prompts a deep reassessment of his past, relationships, and identity, unfolding across landscapes from rural England to the deserts of the American Southwest and the ruins of Egypt. Through memory, travel, and philosophical reflection, the novel explores themes of freedom, responsibility, love, and the search for authentic self-understanding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53204117061971,"sku":"3201 RM","price":38.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_de66a574-8ac7-4e1f-bd8b-697473b5dd8d.jpg?v=1773764257"},{"product_id":"a-singular-man-j-p-donleavy-1st-edition","title":"A Singular Man, J. P. Donleavy — 1st Edition","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"524\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original dust jacket shows light edgewear with gentle creasing to the front panel and small tears and chips about the spine. Otherwise clean, with decorative elements and blue-blocked lettering bright and attractive; now protected in plastic sleeve. Publisher’s original cloth binding excellent, showing no discernible shelf wear; gilt sharp and well defined. Binding square and tight. Internally, contents are bright, clean, and fresh throughout, appearing unread. A handsome, well preserved copy.\u003cstrong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"541\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"491\"\u003eFirst edition, published by The Bodley Head, 1964. Sought after by collectors as an early work by J. P. Donleavy, the acclaimed author known for his provocative and distinctive style. First printings with the original dust jacket are particularly desirable, which is often fragile and prone to loss. 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Donleavy explores themes of individuality, desire, and the tensions between personal freedom and societal pressures with his trademark wit and insight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53204814561619,"sku":"3210-RM-F-VG-9","price":119.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_8863e704-2bef-4f85-a6e6-1036191bdf2f.jpg?v=1774970451"},{"product_id":"superstar-a-novel-viva-1st-uk-edition","title":"Superstar: A Novel, Viva — 1st UK Edition","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original dust jacket shows only gentle touches of edgewear, contained to the top-right corner and rear panel. Otherwise excellent, clean with bright, attractive artwork. Publisher's original cloth binding shows no discernible shelf wear, decorative elements sharp and well-defined. Binding square and firm. Internally, the contents remain bright and fresh, appearing unread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst UK edition, published by Anthony Blond, 1971. Sought after by collectors as the debut novel of Viva, the actress and writer closely associated with Andy Warhol’s Factory and the Pop Art movement of the 1960s. Early British editions are particularly desirable. A novel connected to the cultural world of Warhol and the New York avant-garde.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"636\"\u003eSuperstar\u003c\/em\u003e presents a satirical and often surreal portrait of celebrity culture, following a young woman navigating the strange, glamorous, and chaotic world of fame. Drawing on the atmosphere of the late-1960s art and film scene, the novel blends sharp social observation with dark humour and experimental storytelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53206423667027,"sku":"3211-RM-F-VG-9","price":45.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_804e99c2-c485-4972-ad29-5e779162803d.jpg?v=1774970315"},{"product_id":"an-inch-of-fortune-simon-raven-1st-edition","title":"An Inch of Fortune, Simon Raven — 1st Edition","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine:\u003c\/strong\u003e The book is close to As New. It remains bright and attractive, but could show minor\u003cbr\u003eimperfections to the boards and\/or dust jacket (if present). 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