The Secret River, R. Macaulay — 1st Edition

£145.00

The Secret River, R. Macaulay — 1st Edition

Name: The Secret River, R. Macaulay — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6827
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Publication: London, John Murray, 1909

Formatting: 8vo.

Condition Report: Good. The original publisher's cloth binding remains sound and fully intact, though it displays characteristic wear expected of a century-old volume. The spine has darkened with age, and there is mild rubbing to the boards, alongside typical bumping and wear at the spine ends and corners. The binding rests with a noticeable lean (cocked), a common occurrence for novels of this era. Internally, the rough-cut text block edges are prominently toned. There is heavy foxing to the endpapers and preliminary blank leaves, but the main text block remains largely clean and completely legible. Overall, this is a solid, acceptable copy of an exceptionally scarce title.

Catalogue Note: First edition of Rose Macaulay’s third novel. The Secret River marks a significant early milestone in Macaulay’s literary career, preceding the sharp, satirical novels for which she would later become celebrated, and exploring more mystical, introspective territory.

Bound in the publisher's original grey-brown cloth, the boards and spine are uniquely decorated with an attractive, Art Nouveau-inspired motif of blue flowers and black trailing vines. The volume also retains its original frontispiece illustration.

This 1909 first edition is now exceedingly rare on the open market. It presents a vital acquisition for collectors of early twentieth-century women's literature or those seeking to complete a comprehensive Rose Macaulay collection.

The Secret River is an evocative early novel by the acclaimed British writer Rose Macaulay. Predating her celebrated satirical works, this 1909 narrative explores mystical and contemplative themes, weaving a delicate story that reflects her lifelong fascination with hidden depths, both in the natural landscape and in the human soul. It remains a uniquely atmospheric piece from a defining voice of early twentieth-century literature.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: R. Macaulay

Book Publisher: John Murray

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Modern Fiction

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 1909

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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