The Sixth Heaven, L. P. Hartley — 1st Edition

£35.30

The Sixth Heaven, L. P. Hartley — 1st Edition

Name: The Sixth Heaven, L. P. Hartley — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6770
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Publication: London, Putnam & Co. Ltd., 1946

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 234.

Condition Report: Very Good. The salmon-pink cloth boards remain structurally sound with a tight and square binding, though the spine is somewhat sunned and the cloth exhibits minor scattered spotting. The gilt lettering to the spine has slightly oxidised over time but remains entirely legible. Internally, the text block is pleasingly clean, crisp, and free from previous ownership signatures, with only faint dust-toning to the top edge. The original illustrated dust wrapper has not been price-clipped and presents reasonably well; it exhibits typical edge wear, light surface scuffing, and minor chipping to the spine ends and corners. The white back panel shows some age-related grubbiness and handling marks consistent with its vintage.

Catalogue Note: First Edition, First Impression (stated "First published November 1946").

This copy is the true first printing of the second instalment in L. P. Hartley's celebrated Eustace and Hilda trilogy. Bound in the publisher's original cloth and retaining its striking two-colour dust wrapper, which features an early aviation and castle illustration.

First editions of Hartley's mid-century works, particularly those retaining their fragile original dust wrappers without heavy tape restoration, are becoming increasingly uncommon on the open market.

The Sixth Heaven continues the psychological exploration of the deeply intertwined lives of Eustace Cherrington and his domineering older sister, Hilda. Now a young man at Oxford, Eustace navigates his newfound wealth and social standing, yet remains inextricably tethered to Hilda's influence. Hartley's masterful prose delves into the complex dynamics of dependency, ambition, and the subtle currents of sibling rivalry against the backdrop of inter-war English society.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: L. P. Hartley

Book Publisher: Putnam & Co. Ltd.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Modern Fiction

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 234

Book Publication Year: 1946

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Eustace and Hilda

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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