1974 The Deeds of Doyly McPurr
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Description
First Edition, Publishers' Original Binding, Signed, With Dustwrapper
The first edition of this work.
Inscribed by the author to the verso of the half-title, 'This is Lucy's - 'Mi?' 23:3:74, I Mean Lucy Martin - of course'.
Also signed by the author to the title page.
In the original unclipped dustwrapper.
A charming children's novel about a man who used to illustrate books for others, with the intention of eventually writing his own story. Finally, as an old man, he decides to embark on this adventure.
Illustrated with an engraving to the title page.
Written by Lawrance Smith; this was his debut novel.
Condition
In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, smart. Dustwrapper with very minor edgewear, with a little discolouration to the reverse. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with a few odd spots to the first and last few pages.
Near Fine
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