Thy Neighbour's Wife, Liam O'Flaherty — 1st Edition

£75.00

Thy Neighbour's Wife, Liam O'Flaherty — 1st Edition

Name: Thy Neighbour's Wife, Liam O'Flaherty — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4684
Price: 75.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Write Review

In stock

£75.00

Shipping is calculated at checkout.

Publication London, Jonathan Cape, 1923

Formatting 8vo, pp. 350.

Condition Report Good. The book is bound in its original black cloth with green lettering and border details, which remain relatively bright and distinct. The boards display moderate wear, including rubbing, scuffing, and mottled discoloration, alongside gentle bumping to the corners. There is visible pushing, softening, and slight fraying to the spine head and tail, and the spine itself is noticeably cocked. The text block shows typical age-toning and retains its untrimmed deckled edges. Internally, the binding remains sound, though there is light spotting and toning visible on the preliminary leaves and endpapers. A handsome, unmarked pictorial 'Ex Libris' bookplate is affixed to the front pastedown, serving as a charming piece of provenance without detracting from the overall integrity of the volume. The pages themselves are generally clean, making this a solid, representative copy.

Catalogue Note This is the first edition, first printing of Liam O'Flaherty's debut novel, denoted by the "First published in 1923" statement on the copyright page. It is presented in the primary binding of original black cloth over boards, accented with green stamping. An attractive, illustrative 'Ex Libris' bookplate on the front pastedown provides a pleasant touch of historical provenance.

Unsigned copies lacking the dust wrapper are uncommonly seen on the open market, often held in private collections or institutional libraries, and offer an accessible entry point to a significant milestone in modern Irish literature.

Liam O'Flaherty's debut novel, Thy Neighbour's Wife, is a passionate and incisive exploration of life on the Aran Islands. Set against the backdrop of a deeply traditional and insular community, the narrative delves into the profound conflicts between rigid religious doctrine and the raw, untamed forces of human desire. O'Flaherty's writing, characterised by its fierce realism and lyrical appreciation for the harsh beauty of the Irish landscape, established him as a vital voice in modern Irish literature.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Liam O'Flaherty

Book Publisher: Jonathan Cape

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Modern Fiction

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 350

Book Publication Year: 1923

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, 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.