The Well (Signed First Edition)
Signed on title. Personal letter from Author to friend "Frank Davidson" included. Owner inscription on FFEP "For Basil Porch, from Alma. 1 August 1986. love from Dotty and Edge. Oops! - wrong Bark - Please, Ignore any future signatures. A. Thorne." Inscribed further down: "This is really from me, signed Rennett." Inscribed on title page: "For Frank Davidson, with affection and respect. Elizabeth Jolley. 1 August 1986. I wonder if I could get my name once more on this page - Elizabeth Jolley."
Overall condition: Excellent. Dust jacket unclipped and in near-fine condition. Colours bright, free from rubbing and wear. Some mild foxing on front and rear fold ins. Hardcover bound in quarter red cloth and black board. Lettering on spine in gilt. Binding is tight though slightly cocked. End papers and text block in near-fine condition. Minor foxing along edges. Otherwise, contents fresh and bright. An excellent copy with a unique origin and history.
First edition. Signed by author. Victoria: Penguin Viking, (1986). 8vo. Original quarter red cloth and black board hardcover. Pages: [vi], 176.
This book is currently on display in the rare book section of our Penrith store.
If you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: [email protected]
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Signed on title. Personal letter from Author to friend "Frank Davidson" included. Owner inscription on FFEP "For Basil Porch, from Alma. 1 August 1986. love from Dotty and Edge. Oops! - wrong Bark - Please, Ignore any future signatures. A. Thorne." Inscribed further down: "This is really from me, signed Rennett." Inscribed on title page: "For Frank Davidson, with affection and respect. Elizabeth Jolley. 1 August 1986. I wonder if I could get my name once more on this page - Elizabeth Jolley."
Overall condition: Excellent. Dust jacket unclipped and in near-fine condition. Colours bright, free from rubbing and wear. Some mild foxing on front and rear fold ins. Hardcover bound in quarter red cloth and black board. Lettering on spine in gilt. Binding is tight though slightly cocked. End papers and text block in near-fine condition. Minor foxing along edges. Otherwise, contents fresh and bright. An excellent copy with a unique origin and history.
First edition. Signed by author. Victoria: Penguin Viking, (1986). 8vo. Original quarter red cloth and black board hardcover. Pages: [vi], 176.
This book is currently on display in the rare book section of our Penrith store.
If you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: [email protected]
