Cinderella, John Fowles — 1st Edition, Signed

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Cinderella, John Fowles — 1st Edition, Signed

Name: Cinderella, John Fowles — 1st Edition, Signed
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6335
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Publication: London, Jonathan Cape, 1974

Formatting: 4to, pp. 32.

Condition Report: Fine. The olive-green cloth binding remains exceptionally tight and structurally sound, showing virtually no shelf-wear to the extremities. The spine retains its original crispness with the gilt tooling bright and wholly unoxidised. Internally, the pages are uniformly bright, clean, and free of any age-toning or foxing, preserving the crispness of the text block and illustrations. The original dust jacket is similarly pristine, clean, and uncreased, presenting a highly attractive, as-new example of this edition.

Catalogue Note: This is a first edition of John Fowles's charming adaptation of Charles Perrault's classic seventeenth-century fairy tale. The volume is beautifully illustrated throughout with intricate line drawings by Sheilah Beckett, perfectly complementing Fowles's modern prose.

This specific copy boasts notable provenance, bearing the flat signature of John Fowles in black ink directly on the title page. Furthermore, the dust jacket retains an original 'SIGNED' wraparound paper band, an unusual and ephemeral inclusion that enhances its collectibility.

While the first edition itself occasionally surfaces on the open market, signed copies, particularly those in such pristine condition and retaining their original promotional banding, are scarce and highly desirable for collectors of both modern literature and classic children's illustration.

Acclaimed British novelist John Fowles lends his masterful storytelling to one of the world's most enduring fairy tales in this elegant adaptation of Charles Perrault's 1697 Cendrillon. Accompanied by Sheilah Beckett’s sweeping line illustrations, this edition breathes fresh life into the magical romance of Cinderella, offering a beautifully crafted marriage of classic folklore, celebrated modern literature, and exquisite visual art.

Book Condition: Fine

Book Authors: John Fowles

Book Publisher: Jonathan Cape

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Children's Poetry & Anthologies

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 32

Book Publication Year: 1974

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Sheilah Beckett

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Ipswich, United Kingdom

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