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Published by Collins, Auckland, 1957
Seller: Johnston's Arran Bookroom, Isle of Arran, United Kingdom
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Andrew Dow Griffen (1885 - 1966) was born and brought up in Balfron in Stirlingshire and thereafter completed his schooling at Vale of Leven, Dunbartonshire. At an early age, he went to sea and his first trip was as a pantry boy on a ship going to Australia and he was paid the handsome sum of 7s 6d for his voyage. After four years at sea he returned to Glasgow where he worked with Malcolm Campbell, the Fruiterers, but again the wanderlust overtook him and he went to sea again, eventually settling in Auckland, New Zealand. An ex-library copy with labels and stamps otherwise in good bright condition with dust jacket. Author's bookplate on reverse of title page.
Published by Andrew Dow Griffen, 1961, 1961
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
Association Member: IOBA
Signed
Inscribed, dated, and signed by author, softcover octavo (VG) ; all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.
Published by A. D. Griffen, Auckland, 1961
Seller: Plane Tree Books, Taupo, New Zealand
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. 223pp - red cloth - lightly soiled - endpapers and content edges lightly foxed - AUTHOR'S DATED SIGNED INSCRIPTION to half-title page - moderate lean to spine - dustwrapper is rubbed and soiled with surface losses due to insects - wear and chipping to edges with several tears. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Andrew Dow Griffen, Auckland, 1961
Seller: Plane Tree Books, Taupo, New Zealand
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. 1st Edition. 223pp - red cloth - minor soiling - AUTHOR'S SIGNED INSCRIPTION TO HALF-TITLE PAGE - minor foxing to content edges - dustwrapper is lightly rubbed and soiled - slight wear and chipping to edges with a few short tears. Inscribed by Author.
Published by The Business Printing Works Ltd, Auckland, 1961
Seller: Mainly Fiction, Auckland, New Zealand
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Red cloth titled in gilt on spine. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON THE HALF-TITLE PAGE. The author's second book, it tells of ships, sailormen and faraway places as seen through the eyes of a Glasgow lad. Dust jacket is price unclipped, light edge wear, corner tears, light cup imprints on front panel. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Published by Collins, Auckland, New Zealand., 1957
Seller: Phoenix Books NZ, Waimate, CANTE, New Zealand
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. No Wee Angel. By Andrew Dow Griffen Hardcover rubbed covers, name inside, minor foxing spots. Dust jacket scuffed, chipped, closed tear, small piece missing from edge, in easily removable plastic cover. Publisher: Collins, 1957, 245 pages "racily" describing his working class upbringing in Glasgow, subsequent adventures at sea, and eventual settlement in Auckland, New Zealand to farming.