{"product_id":"delight-j-b-priestley-first-edition-with-dust-jacket","title":"Delight, J. B. Priestley — 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=\"614\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original unclipped dust jacket shows light shelf wear, including a few small tears and minor creasing to the extremities. Remains highly presentable overall and is now protected in a plastic sleeve. Publisher’s original dark blue cloth binding is in excellent condition, with silver lettering to the spine and the gilt-stamped \"JBP\" monogram to the front board remaining bright, crisp, and well-defined. Binding square and tight. Text block is clean and well-preserved with sharp page edges. Internally, pages are tightly bound, clean, and fresh throughout, appearing unread and showing no signs of handling or use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"630\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eFirst edition published by William Heinemann, London, 1949. A desirable first printing by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJ. B. Priestley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, one of the most influential British literary figures of the twentieth century. Issued in the immediate post-war period, \u003cem data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eDelight\u003c\/em\u003e represents Priestley’s reflective and celebratory observations on everyday life, showcasing the wit, humanity, and keen social insight that made him one of Britain's most widely read authors. Copies retaining the original dust jacket are increasingly scarce and particularly sought after by Priestley collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003eRather than a novel, \u003cem data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eDelight\u003c\/em\u003e is a charming collection of essays in which Priestley reflects upon the simple pleasures, experiences, and curiosities of modern life. Written with warmth, humour, and characteristic perceptiveness, the work offers an affectionate meditation on the small delights that enrich everyday existence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52568175313235,"sku":"2048-EV-FR-VG-23","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/57_bbe1c7dd-410a-43a3-af05-d8c7b9fc223c.jpg?v=1765459285","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/delight-j-b-priestley-first-edition-with-dust-jacket","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}