Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War, Vernon Coleman — 1st Edition, Signed

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Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War, Vernon Coleman — 1st Edition, Signed

Name: Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War, Vernon Coleman — 1st Edition, Signed
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6109
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Publication: Barnstaple, Chilton Designs Publishers, 1993

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 155.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The volume is tightly bound in its original dark green cloth boards, displaying excellent binding integrity, remaining robust and square with sharp corners and bright gilt lettering to the spine. The text block is pleasingly crisp and clean; a close inspection of the page edges reveals no foxing and only the faintest hint of age-toning. Internally, the pages remain bright, untorn, and free from any general reading wear or shelf wear. The original dust jacket is remarkably well-preserved, retaining its vibrancy without fading, and exhibiting only the most trivial edge-wear. Crucially, the dust jacket still features its original 'SIGNED' wraparound belly band, which remains completely intact and remarkably fresh.

Catalogue Note: This is a first edition, first impression of Vernon Coleman's acclaimed comedic novel, which was later adapted into the 2002 film starring Pauline Collins.

This particular copy boasts exceptional provenance, being a signed presentation copy. The author's signature and inscription, reading "with best wishes / Vernon Coleman," appear in ink on the title page. Furthermore, this copy is enriched by two significant laid-in items of authorial correspondence addressed to a Miss Edith Wood of Cheadle Hulme.

The first is a typed letter signed (TLS) on Vernon Coleman’s printed letterhead, dated 25.10.93, in which he discusses his intentions for writing further Mrs Caldicot and Bilbury stories. The second is an autograph postcard signed (APC) by Coleman, where he further details his character development and writing plans.

The presence of the original publisher's 'SIGNED' belly band on the dust jacket, alongside this unique personalised correspondence, elevates this from a standard signed first edition to a highly desirable collector's copy.

First editions in such complete and well-documented states are scarce on the open market.

After thirty years of being dominated by her husband, the newly widowed Thelma Caldicot faces the prospect of her son stepping into his shoes to control every nook and cranny of her life. However, after years of being pushed and bullied, something powerful awakens within her, and she decides to finally take charge of her own destiny. Turned out of her home, she acquires a strange band of new friends who look to her for guidance, giving her new responsibilities, a profound purpose, and even an unexpected path to TV stardom. Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War is a touching and humorous tale of a late-in-life rebellion and the discovery of inner strength.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Vernon Coleman

Book Publisher: Chilton Designs Publishers

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Humour Fiction

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 155

Book Publication Year: 1993

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Mrs Caldicot

Country/region of manufacture: Bath, United Kingdom

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