The Rose Tree, George Mackay Brown — 1st Edition, Signed

£125.00

The Rose Tree, George Mackay Brown — 1st Edition, Signed

Name: The Rose Tree, George Mackay Brown — 1st Edition, Signed
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5802
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Publication: Lastingham, The Celtic Cross Press, 2001

Formatting: Small 4to, pp. 28.

Condition Report: Fine. The volume is impeccably preserved, presenting sharp, unbumped corners and entirely unworn maroon cloth boards over a pristine grey cloth spine. The spine remains firm and rigid, supporting a characteristically tight binding that suggests the book has been sparsely handled or read. The mounted, gilt-lettered title label on the upper cover is strikingly vibrant and entirely unrubbed. Internally, the textblock is pristine, with the pages remaining exceptionally bright, crisp, and completely free of foxing, thumbing, or offsetting. The wood engravings retain their rich, deep colours without any transfer. The original textured paper-covered slipcase remains structurally perfectly sound and holding the volume snugly, though displaying a few very faint, scattered instances of spotting to the lighter paper surface surrounding the front label.

Catalogue Note: This is the true first edition of George Mackay Brown’s passiontide story, issued in a strictly limited press run of 165 copies, signed by the illustrator, Rosemary Roberts, at the rear colophon. The volume is beautifully enhanced by six striking wood engravings by Roberts, printed in colour, alongside a delicate wood-engraved title vignette.

Included with this copy, and loosely laid in, is a separate two-page printed pamphlet of a poem titled 'Christmas Blessings', written by Mackay Brown, making this offering particularly comprehensive. The limited nature of the press run, combined with Mackay Brown's enduring literary significance and the pristine nature of this complete set, renders this fine press production decidedly scarce on the open market.

The Rose Tree presents a late, beautifully meditative passiontide story by the celebrated Orcadian poet and author George Mackay Brown. Written in 1990 and brought to life posthumously through the meticulous craftsmanship of The Celtic Cross Press, the narrative weaves Mackay Brown’s characteristic spiritual depth and spare, lyrical prose. Perfectly complemented by Rosemary Roberts’s evocative wood engravings, this limited fine press edition stands as a deeply moving tribute to the author’s lifelong exploration of myth, landscape, and faith.

Book Condition: Fine

Book Authors: George Mackay Brown

Book Publisher: The Celtic Cross Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Modern Fiction

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 28

Book Publication Year: 2001

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Quarter Cloth

Illustrator: Rosemary Roberts

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Lastingham, United Kingdom

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