Give Us This Day, Stan Barstow — 1st Edition, Signed

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Give Us This Day, Stan Barstow — 1st Edition, Signed

Name: Give Us This Day, Stan Barstow — 1st Edition, Signed
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6329
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Publication: London, Michael Joseph, 1989

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 252.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The original grey cloth binding remains exceptionally sharp and tightly bound, exhibiting unbumped corners and a complete absence of shelf-wear to the extremities. Internally, the text-block sits entirely square with the spine. The pages themselves are highly bright, showing only the faintest whisper of natural age-toning to the margins, but remaining entirely free from foxing or handling marks. The dust jacket is uniformly crisp, retaining excellent colour saturation without sun-fading, and notably features its original 'SIGNED' wraparound band intact, presenting as a highly desirable, well-preserved copy.

Catalogue Note: First Edition. Book two in Stan Barstow's 'Ella Palmer' trilogy.

This copy features a contemporary presentation inscription from the author on the front free endpaper reading: "Donald & Carol / fondest good wishes / Stan. / August, 1989". Furthermore, it is additionally flat-signed by Barstow in black ink directly onto the title page.

While standard first editions of this title are widely accessible on the secondary market, double-signed or inscribed copies complete with the publisher's original promotional wrap-around band are notably uncommon, making this a premium example for the collector.

Set against the turbulent and transformative backdrop of the Second World War, Give Us This Day is the evocative second instalment of Stan Barstow's Ella Palmer trilogy. As the conflict rages across Europe, the narrative intimately follows the lives of ordinary people in a West Riding town, capturing their resilience, moral compromises, and shifting social dynamics on the home front. Barstow’s characteristic gritty realism and psychological depth shine as he navigates the complexities of wartime Britain, delivering a poignant exploration of duty, desire, and survival in the face of an uncertain future.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Stan Barstow

Book Publisher: Michael Joseph

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Historical Fiction

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 252

Book Publication Year: 1989

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Ella Palmer Trilogy

Country/region of manufacture: Bungay, Suffolk, United Kingdom

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