The Gentleman of the Party, A. G. Street — 10th Impression

£21.50

The Gentleman of the Party, A. G. Street — 10th Impression

Name: The Gentleman of the Party, A. G. Street — 10th Impression
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5563
Price: 21.50 GBP
Availability: InStock

Write Review

In stock

£21.50

Shipping is calculated at checkout.

Publication: London, Faber and Faber Limited, 1947

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 256.

Condition Report: Very Good. The book maintains solid structural integrity with a firm, square binding and clean green cloth boards that exhibit only slight bumping and rubbing to the spine ends. The text block is tight, though the page edges display some light foxing and toning, typical of mid-century paper stock, without detracting from the overall legibility of the interior. The original dust jacket remains fully intact with vibrant front-panel colours; it shows some faint scuffing, minor tanning to the rear panel, and very slight edge-wear, but is remarkably well-preserved for its age.

Catalogue Note: This is a tenth impression of A. G. Street's rural novel, following its initial debut in September 1936. The book retains its evocative original dust jacket, featuring wrap-around pastoral artwork by the British illustrator Hookway Cowles. The rear panel lists several of Street's other works, cementing his reputation as an authoritative voice on the English countryside.

Though earlier printings surface with some regularity, well-preserved mid-century reprints retaining their intact, unclipped dust jackets have become increasingly scarce on the open market, appealing strongly to collectors of agricultural literature and Faber’s mid-century publishing history.

Dedicated to "The Agricultural Labourer, The Salt of England's Earth", The Gentleman of the Party is A. G. Street's authentic tribute to rural life. Spanning decades of farming history, the novel captures the enduring rhythms of the seasons and the quiet dignity of the men who work the land. Penned by a working farmer, this robust narrative remains a vivid cornerstone of twentieth-century British countryside literature.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: A. G. Street

Book Publisher: Faber and Faber Limited

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Modern Fiction

Book edition:

Signed: No

Book Pages: 256

Book Publication Year: 1947

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Hookway Cowles

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Paulton, Somerset, United Kingdom

Book Dimensions:

Book Condition Guide

We stock thousands of books in a wide range of conditions. To make things clear and to help you know exactly what to expect, Please refer to these condition categories to understand the condition of the book you will receive.

Condition	Description
New	A brand-new, unread and professionally handled book. Carefully preserved from publication to purchase, these books are offered in the best attainable condition. This grade applies to recently published titles that have not entered long-term storage.
As New	The book is in pristine, original condition as if just published. No signs of use or handling. The dust jacket (if present) is equally flawless. This grade applies to any book that has remained untouched in storage for years.
Fine	The book is close to As New. It remains bright and attractive, but could show minor imperfections to the boards and/or dust jacket (if present). Its pages are typically clean and unmarked.
Near Fine	The book has a number of small flaws, i.e. slight rubbing to the edges, or tiny chips or creases to the dust jacket (if present). Its pages may have faint marks, or creases that are barely perceptible — nothing that detracts from their overall condition.
Very Good	The book maintains its structural integrity, and has no major flaws such as tears to its binding or pages. It may, however, show signs of careful use, handling, or storage — small marks and creases, light foxing. Its dust jacket (if present) remains fully intact, but small tears may be present.
Good	A book that remains intact and readable with complete text pages, but shows moderate signs of wear and use to both the book and dust jacket (if present). It may have noticeable creases, nicks, or stains, and the spine likely shows fading, bumping, and rubbing. There could be writing, underlining, and other marks on some pages, though the majority will be clean and tidy.
Fair	A book with significant wear or damage. The text pages will be complete, but there may be heavy underlining, highlighting and staining throughout, and the book’s endpapers, half-title, and copyright pages could be damaged or missing. The binding could be loose, and the dust jacket (if present) may have notable scuffs or tears. These copies are usually of interest for content, signature(s) or scarcity.
Poor	A heavily worn book whose value lies in its complete and legible text. A poor book will have substantial defects — loose joints or hinges, detached covers, loose and/or missing pages, and could be heavily soiled. A poor book is also known as a reading copy, and although compromised, can hold historical or bibliographic significance.