A Portrait Of The Mayor, S. G. Hulme Beaman — First Edition, 1948

A Portrait Of The Mayor, S. G. Hulme Beaman — 1st Edition, 1948

£14.99

A Portrait Of The Mayor, S. G. Hulme Beaman — 1st Edition, 1948

Name: A Portrait Of The Mayor, S. G. Hulme Beaman — 1st Edition, 1948
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 1694era
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Book Condition — Fine: Slight discolouration and marking to the original dust jacket (though protected by plastic), and some signs of light shelf wear. Otherwise, the book remains in the original condition as when published. Carefully stored, the original binding, now protected by plastic, is clean and free from tears or rips. The pages are as new, clean and tightly bound, and have never been thumbed or opened.

First edition, first printing.

Portrait of the Mayor by S. G. Hume Beaman is a witty and observant novel set in a quintessential English town, exploring the ambitions, pride, and peculiarities of local politics and small-town life. Best known as the creator of The Toytown stories, Hume Beaman brings his keen sense of character and gentle humor to this adult work, offering a satirical yet affectionate portrait of civic personalities and human folly. A delightful piece of mid-century British fiction with charm and insight.

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