Lawrence T E Jesty Simon (4 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. First Impression of "this deservedly forgotten novel." (O'Brien) With a prefatory letter by T. E. Lawrence. Crown 8vo: (188 x 120): [8],11-287,[1]pp, with three publisher's promotions laid in. Original saffron linen, spine decorated and lettered in scarlet and French blue, top edge stained faded French blue, wanting the dust jacket. A spectacular unread survival of the author's second book, virtually flawless, tight, square, and clean throughout. O'Brien A163. Lawrence was asked to comment on this novel's suitability for publication. His report was less than favorable ("Jesty's world is incredibly small. It holds only about eight named characters who bump together whether they stay put or wander abroad. Wilkie Collins and his generation flourished on coincidences but Jesty out-Victoria's them. He has not one but twenty incredible coincidences"), but the publisher rather curiously decided to publish the book, with Lawrence's report as a preface. N. B. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition, with dust jackets carefully preserved in archival, removable mylar sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. (Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association, and we subscribe to its codes of ethics.).

First edition. Octavo. 287 pages. The three-page Preface is in fact the letter Lawrence wrote to the publisher recommending publication but prophesying commercial failure thereby.Edges spotted. Very good in the very scarce dustwrapper which is very good, chipped, slightly marked and rubbed, and with the Book Guild recommendation sticker on the front. Lawrence's name features on the front panel of the dustwrapper and most of the blurb quotes from his preface.

First edition, first impression One of a limited edition of 25 numbered copies signed by the author on the limitation leaf. O'Brien A163-4. Octavo. Original red cloth, titles to spine gilt. Binding rubbed and a little darkened at extremities, a small amount of wear to the head of the spine, uneven tanning to free endpapers. An excellent copy.

1 vols. 8vo. 1st Edition. First edition, no. 2 of 25 copies printed on Pannekoek all-rag paper, signed by the author. 1 vols. 8vo. O'Brien A163 Red cloth over bevelled boards, spine titled in gilt, t.e.g, others untrimmed. Fine First edition, no. 2 of 25 copies printed on Pannekoek all-rag paper, signed by the author. Signed.