{"product_id":"epiphany-tales-george-mackay-brown-1st-edition","title":"Epiphany Tales, George Mackay Brown — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_08a9ca409460c9c1-68\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-69\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-69 citation-end-69\"\u003e Lastingham, North Yorkshire, The Celtic Cross Press, 2009\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, card wrappers, pp. [20].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_08a9ca409460c9c1-58\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Fine. \u003cspan class=\"citation-68 citation-end-68\"\u003eThe book is firmly bound in its original cream card wrappers\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-67 citation-end-67\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The edges and corners remain sharp with only the faintest hint of handling wear to the extremities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The spine is uncreased, and the binding remains exceptionally tight and square\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Internally, the pages are beautifully bright and completely free of foxing or toning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The typography and printed illustrations remain wonderfully crisp and vibrant throughout, making this a highly attractive and well-preserved copy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_08a9ca409460c9c1-59\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-66 citation-end-66\"\u003eA limited, first edition printing of George Mackay Brown's posthumously published short story, typically issued in a small run of 145 hand-numbered copies signed by the illustrator.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The text is beautifully complemented by the artwork of Rosemary Roberts, whose illustrations are printed directly from metal line blocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The book marks a continuation of the press's deep dedication to the Orcadian poet's work, joining a long list of his previously published titles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_08a9ca409460c9c1-60\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA notable piece of provenance accompanies this copy: a loosely inserted, printed greeting card reading \"WISHING YOU JOY AT CHRISTMAS from THE CELTIC CROSS PRESS\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This suggests the volume may have been distributed directly by the press as a seasonal gift or sent to a dedicated subscriber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the strictly limited nature of the press's print runs, fine copies of this title are uncommonly encountered on the open market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_08a9ca409460c9c1-69\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-65\"\u003eWritten in December 1991, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-65\"\u003eEpiphany Tales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-65 citation-end-65\"\u003e is a delicate and evocative story by the celebrated Orcadian poet and author George Mackay Brown.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Published posthumously, the narrative showcases Brown’s masterful ability to weave profound spiritual resonance and the stark beauty of island life into a compact form. It is a quiet, contemplative work that perfectly aligns with the exquisite, traditional letterpress craftsmanship of its publisher.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54062922236243,"sku":"4250","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260611_125523.jpg?v=1782126806","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/epiphany-tales-george-mackay-brown-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}