Who Goes Home? Scenes from a Political Life, Roy Hattersley — 1st Edi

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Who Goes Home? Scenes from a Political Life, Roy Hattersley — 1st Edi

Name: Who Goes Home? Scenes from a Political Life, Roy Hattersley — 1st Edi
Brand: Broadhursts Books
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Publication: London, Little, Brown and Company, 1995

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [vi], 316.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The binding remains remarkably tight and square, bound in crisp navy blue cloth with bright, unoxidised gilt lettering to the spine. The boards are immaculate, and the corners remain perfectly sharp with no discernible evidence of bumping or shelf-wear. Internally, the text-block is pristine and tightly bound; the pages are bright, completely free of foxing, and devoid of any marginalia or previous ownership inscriptions. The original dust jacket is equally impressive, remaining bright, vibrant, and unclipped (displaying the original UK price), with no tears, creasing, or chipping to the extremities. Notably, the jacket is accompanied by its original publisher's 'SIGNED' wrap-around band in excellent, tear-free condition. The author's signature is presented cleanly in blue ink to the title page without any offsetting or dedication.

Catalogue Note: This copy is a 1995 third printing (indicated by 'Reprinted 1995 (twice)' on the copyright page) of Hattersley's highly regarded political memoir. Originally published earlier the same year, the text chronicles Hattersley's half-century within the Labour Party, featuring front-panel jacket artwork by the renowned illustrator Chris Riddell.

This copy bears the genuine signature of the author in blue ink to the title page. Crucially, it retains the publisher's original promotional 'SIGNED' wrap-around band, an ephemeral element frequently lost, torn, or discarded by previous owners, which elevates its appeal for collectors of modern British political history.

While unsigned later printings are exceedingly common on the secondary market, finding a clean copy enhanced by both the author's signature and the intact promotional band offers a highly attractive alternative to a significantly more expensive true first printing.

In Who Goes Home? Scenes from a Political Life, former Deputy Leader of the Labour Party Roy Hattersley delivers a candid, witty, and evocative account of his fifty-year journey through British politics. Charting his path from a politically conscious upbringing in Sheffield to the heart of Westminster during the turbulent eras of Harold Wilson and Jim Callaghan, Hattersley offers an unvarnished look at the triumphs, mistakes, and defining moments of his career. Unflinchingly honest, this memoir settles no scores but instead provides a deeply personal and entertaining reflection on the evolution of the Labour Party, from Clement Attlee’s post-war welfare state to the modernising dawn of New Labour.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Roy Hattersley

Book Publisher: Little, Brown and Company

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Travel, Exploration & Adventure

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 316

Book Publication Year: 1995

Book Publication Date: November 2, 1995

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Chris Riddell

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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