{"product_id":"thy-neighbours-wife-liam-oflaherty-1st-edition","title":"Thy Neighbour's Wife, Liam O'Flaherty — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e London, Jonathan Cape, 1923\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. 350.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eUnsigned 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eLiam O'Flaherty's debut novel, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"\u003eThy Neighbour's Wife\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54363055259987,"sku":"4684","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260717_184427.jpg?v=1784621397","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/thy-neighbours-wife-liam-oflaherty-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}