Mrs. Miniver, Jan Struther — 10th Edition

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Mrs. Miniver, Jan Struther — 10th Edition

Name: Mrs. Miniver, Jan Struther — 10th Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6782
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Publication: London, Chatto & Windus, 1943

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 128.

Condition Report: Very Good. The green cloth boards remain uncommonly sharp and vibrant, with the red title block and gilt lettering to the spine presenting brightly. The binding is tight and square, lacking any of the typical rolling or leaning often found in read wartime editions. Internally, the text block is clean and the pink endpapers are vivid, displaying only the expected mild, uniform toning characteristic of mid-century paper stock. The original unclipped dust jacket, displaying the 6s. net price, is exceptionally well-preserved beneath a protective sleeve; it exhibits only faint peripheral toning and trivial edge-wear, entirely avoiding the heavy chips or tears that typically plague fragile wartime wrappers.

Catalogue Note: This particular printing is of distinct bibliographical significance as it represents a "First Edition Thus". As explicitly stated on the copyright page, it is the very first edition to incorporate the poem Mrs. Miniver Makes a List, which was submitted by the author to the publishers in 1942, adding a desirable textual variant for collectors.

The volume is enveloped in its striking pink dust jacket, which serves as a fascinating piece of historical ephemera. The promotional copy reflects the immense contemporary cultural impact of the work, boasting a staggering 250,000 copies sold and proudly highlighting the title's adaptation into the blockbuster film.

While later wartime reprints of this title are abundant on the open market, surviving copies that retain their original dust jackets in such sharp condition are far less common, making this an attractive acquisition for enthusiasts of 20th-century British literature.

Jan Struther's Mrs. Miniver offers a poignant, gently humorous, and ultimately enduring portrait of a middle-class English family navigating the quiet domesticities of the inter-war period. Originally making their debut on the Court page of The Times shortly before the war, these delicate vignettes perfectly captured the unassuming resilience and quiet dignity of the British spirit. As the looming shadow of the Second World War creeps into their idyllic world, Mrs. Miniver transforms from a relatable newspaper character into a cultural phenomenon and a vital transatlantic symbol of wartime hope and fortitude.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Jan Struther

Book Publisher: Chatto & Windus

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Historical Fiction

Book edition:

Signed: No

Book Pages: 128

Book Publication Year: 1943

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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