{"product_id":"the-poor-man-in-his-castle-george-mackay-brown-1st-edition-limited","title":"The Poor Man in His Castle, George Mackay Brown — 1st Edition, Limited","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e Lastingham, North Yorkshire, The Celtic Cross Press, 2004\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e Large 8vo, pp. [32], unpaginated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Fine. The volume is impeccably preserved and feels entirely unread. The quarter olive cloth spine and oatmeal cloth boards are bright, crisp, and completely free from fading or shelf-wear. The corners remain perfectly sharp. The gilt fish motif and spine titling are brilliantly lustrous and unoxidised. The binding is resolutely tight. Internally, the pages are pristine, clean, and completely devoid of foxing, handling marks, or previous ownership inscriptions. A superlative, collector-quality example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a strictly limited first edition of George Mackay Brown's final Christmas story, written six months prior to his death. Published posthumously, the edition is limited to just 135 copies, of which this is number 40.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume features striking two-colour linocuts by Rosemary Roberts, printed directly from the original blocks. It is printed letterpress in Goudy Old Style. Notably, this copy is signed in pencil by the artist on the limitation page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, this copy includes a handwritten compliment slip on Celtic Cross Press stationery. Signed by Rosemary Roberts, the note discusses a photograph of the George Mackay Brown plaque in Stromness, adding a superb layer of direct provenance. Given the small print run, fine signed copies are scarce on the open market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Poor Man in His Castle\u003c\/i\u003e tells the touching story of a young boy’s return home to spend Christmas with his father. Arriving at a house that feels profoundly empty following his mother's death, the boy finds it devoid of festive warmth. Undeterred, he sets about mending the melancholic atmosphere. This poignant narrative serves as Mackay Brown's final Christmas story, offering a resonant meditation on loss, family, and the enduring light of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54628515873107,"sku":"5172","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260811_142129.jpg?v=1787129190","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-poor-man-in-his-castle-george-mackay-brown-1st-edition-limited","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}