{"product_id":"mary-stuart-john-drinkwater-1st-edition-signed","title":"Mary Stuart, John Drinkwater — 1st Edition, Signed","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: London, Sidgwick \u0026amp; Jackson, Ltd., 1921\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: Crown 8vo, pp. [vi], 73.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Near Fine in a Very Good dust jacket. The book's binding is notably tight and structurally sound, featuring vibrant red boards that remain unfaded and sharp at the corners, complemented by a perfectly intact, unrubbed printed paper spine label. Internally, the text block is exceptionally clean and crisp, displaying only the faintest whisper of age-toning to the page margins, completely free from foxing, tearing, or obtrusive blemishes. The original dust jacket is beautifully preserved within a protective sleeve; it exhibits characteristic, even darkening to the spine and mild toning to the panels, alongside some gentle shelf-wear and rubbing to the spine ends, yet remains unclipped, still proudly bearing the original 3\/6 net price on the spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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, firmly established by the statement \"First Published in 1921\" on the copyright page without any indication of subsequent printings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eA particularly noteworthy feature of this copy is the genuine signature of the author, John Drinkwater, elegantly penned in black ink on the title page directly beneath his printed name. Drinkwater was a central figure in the early twentieth-century British literary and theatrical landscape, renowned not only as a poet and dramatist but also as a driving force behind the Birmingham Repertory Theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWhile standard copies of Drinkwater's plays are obtainable, signed first editions retaining their fragile original dust jackets have become increasingly uncommon on the open market, making this an attractive acquisition for collectors of modern British drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eMary Stuart\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling historical drama that delves into the complex psychology, tragic romance, and precarious political manoeuvrings of Mary, Queen of Scots. Stripping away the grandiose mythos often surrounding the Scottish queen, Drinkwater presents a deeply human portrait of a woman tragically entangled in matters of love, statecraft, and betrayal. Known for his ability to distil sweeping historical narratives into gripping, character-driven theatrical works, Drinkwater offers a poignant exploration of power, vulnerability, and the enduring consequences of a divided heart.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55344542581075,"sku":"6087","price":162.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20261008_132928.jpg?v=1791879502","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/mary-stuart-john-drinkwater-1st-edition-signed","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}