The House of Life, Fay Inchfawn — 1st Edition

£110.00

The House of Life, Fay Inchfawn — 1st Edition

Name: The House of Life, Fay Inchfawn — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6030
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Publication: London, Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, 1936

Formatting: 8vo, pp. N/A.

Condition Report: Very Good. The book maintains its structural integrity with a firm, tight binding, and no tears to the internal pages. It shows signs of careful use and historical storage, with expected age-toning and light foxing visible along the textblock edges. The original dust jacket remains fully intact but exhibits small tears and edge-wear, notably at the spine ends, alongside some mild spotting and foxing to the front panel. These minor flaws do not detract from its overall appeal.

Catalogue Note: This is a first edition of Fay Inchfawn’s The House of Life, housed in its original pictorial dust jacket featuring artwork by P. B. Hickling.

The volume is distinguished by a highly personal suite of ephemera. The front free endpaper bears a presentation inscription from the author. Loosely inserted within the pages is a sixteen-line Autograph Letter Signed (ALS) by Inchfawn, offering a warm and intimate note to the recipient: "I send you 'The House of Life' hoping it may help your waking hours...". A detached, signed portrait photograph of the author is also included, rounding out a unique presentation copy.

While standard unsigned first editions of this title do appear occasionally on the open market, they are increasingly uncommon with their original dust jackets intact.

A copy featuring an original signed photograph and a handwritten authorial letter is significantly scarce, making this an excellent acquisition for collectors of interwar British domestic literature.

In The House of Life, beloved British writer Fay Inchfawn offers a comforting and observant exploration of domestic spirituality and everyday grace. Written during the interwar years, Inchfawn’s work resonates with an authentic appreciation for the quiet trials and simple joys of life, providing a literary refuge for readers seeking solace and reflection. Her engaging, conversational prose elevates the mundane to the meaningful, cementing her legacy as a comforting voice for a generation navigating a rapidly changing world.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Fay Inchfawn

Book Publisher: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Poetry

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

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Book Publication Year: 1936

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: P. B. Hickling

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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