{"product_id":"draft-10","title":"I'll Go to Bed at Noon, Stephen Haggard — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: London, Faber and Faber Limited, 1944\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: Crown 8vo, pp. 103.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Near Fine. The original blue cloth boards are exceptionally bright and clean, with sharp corners and unoxidised gilt lettering to the spine that remains lustrous. Internally, the binding is tight and square, with no lean or separation. Printed in accordance with wartime economy standards, the pages exhibit only a faint, uniform toning typical of the paper stock, yet remain crisp, supple, and entirely free of foxing, thumbing, or intrusive wear. The original, unclipped dust jacket (priced 5s. net) is remarkably well-preserved for a fragile wartime wrapper, showcasing vibrant yellow and red panels with only trace rubbing to the extremities and slight, natural darkening to the spine panel. Overall, a highly presentable and carefully maintained copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: This is a true first edition, first impression, published in 1944 while subject to the 'authorized economy standards' of the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe title itself is drawn from the Fool’s poignant final line in Shakespeare’s \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"79\"\u003eKing Lear\u003c\/i\u003e, perfectly encapsulating the tone of this posthumously published work. Haggard, a celebrated actor and writer, penned this extended letter to his sons in 1940 prior to active service; he tragically died in combat before its publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eSecuring a true first printing that retains its original, vibrant dust jacket in such unsunned, intact condition has become increasingly uncommon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003ePenned in the shadow of the Second World War, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"53\"\u003eI'll Go to Bed at Noon\u003c\/i\u003e is Stephen Haggard’s deeply moving and introspective farewell to his young sons, written shortly before his departure for active military service. Anticipating that he might not return, the acclaimed young actor and author crafted this poignant extended letter to impart his reflections on life, art, and the enduring values he wished to pass down. It stands as a beautifully written, enduring testament of paternal love and a haunting artifact of wartime sacrifice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55783895990611,"sku":"6846","price":25.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20261102_112659.jpg?v=1794143732","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/draft-10","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}