Last Bread by Bates H E: First Edition (16 results)
More imagesPublished by The Labour Publishing Company Ltd, London 1926
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Clearwater Books, London, , United KingdomClearwater Books
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition (first printing) of Bates' first published work, preceding his first novel by several months. 18pp. Cotton-bound card wrappers with several short tears and three or four small areas of loss from edges. Two-inch tear to dedication leaf. A nice bright copy of quite a fra…gile production. [A light item, UK postage will be reduced].
Published by Labour Publishing Company Limited, London 1926
- First Edition
Seller: Capitol Hill Books, ABAA, Washington, DC, U.S.A.Capitol Hill Books, ABAA
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Condition: Near Fine. London: Labour Publishing Company Limited, 1926. First Edition. 12mo (18.5cm.); publisher's decorative tan staple bound wrappers; vii,[1],18pp. A hint of shelf wear, else Fine. The author's first book, a short play inspired by the ongoing miners' strikes in the country. As the introduction warns, "This is a…dmittedly a grim little play, but not, I think, grimmer than reality.".
Published by Labour Publishing Company, London 1926
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Beach Hut Books, Lingfield, , United KingdomBeach Hut Books
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Authors' first book - in excellent condition.
Published by The Labour Publishing Company, London 1926
- First Edition
Seller: Attic Books (ABAC, ILAB), London, ON, CanadaAttic Books (ABAC, ILAB)
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Booklet. Condition: Very good. First edition of author's first book. Plays For the People. 18 p. 19 cm. Stapled booklet. Paper browned.
More imagesPublished by The Labour Publishing Company Limited, London 1926
- Softcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Books Again, Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.Books Again
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Paperback. Condition: Very good. First Edition. paperback, 18 pages. SIGNED by Bates on the title page. Light scattered foxing through out text, else a very good copy with clean text and sound binding which is bound in stitched wrappers.
Published by Labour Publishing Company, London 1926
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA
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Softcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. 12mo. String-tied printed self-wrappers. Very good with chips, tears, and toning. Bates's first book.
More imagesPublished by The Labour Publishing Company Ltd, London 1926
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA
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Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. A first edition, first impression of Bates's first printed publication, his short play The Last Bread. The first edition of this work in the publisher's original paper wraps. Herbert Ernest Bates (1905-1974), better known as H. E. Bates, was best known for his works The Darling Bud…s of May and My Uncle Silas. This short play is his first published work, preceding his first novel by several months. Its subject matter was inspired by the ongoing miners' strikes in the country. It is unknown how many copies of this work were printed, but as this is the only edition, it is becoming an uncommon find. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally smart, though age toned, with small losses to the spine of the wrap. Nonetheless, sewing remains firm and the work is firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Near Fine. None (illustrator). book.
More imagesPublished by Labour Publishing Company, UK 1926
- Softcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Lasting Words Ltd, Northampton, UK, United KingdomLasting Words Ltd
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Original Wraps. Condition: Good. First Edition. 1st Edition 1926 Signed by the author to the title page. Bates first book. Book is good and bright. Spine reinfored and slight loss with archival paper. Large loss to rear cover and minor to corners. Contents good. More images can be taken upon request. Ref 14150 Size: 8vo - over 7…¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author.
More imagesPublished by The Labour Publishing Company Ltd, London 1926
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Old Hall Bookshop, ABA ILAB PBFA BA, Brackley, United KingdomOld Hall Bookshop, ABA ILAB PBFA BA
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Paper Covers. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket as Published. First Edition. vii, 18pp, light foxing, pencil price of £225, two faint tape marks to rear endpaper, original paper wrappers with adverts inside covers, covered in protective cellophane. The second published work of H E Bates. "My angry young man broad…side." Eades A 2 Size: 7.25 x 5 Inches. Play.
More imagesPublished by London: The Labour Publishing Company Limited 1926
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Benedict Wilson Books, Folkestone, KENT, United KingdomBenedict Wilson Books
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Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.vii; 8-18; [2]. Publisher's printed card wraps, sewn, with printed price of one shilling net to upper. Housed in a plain paper dust-jacket, possibly issued by the publisher or added shortly after. Offset toning to endpapers. A r…emarkably fresh copy. Fine. The author's first book.
Published by The Labour Publishing Company Limited London 1926
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Addyman Books, Hay-on-Wye, , United KingdomAddyman Books
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First edition. Slim paperback. 18pp. Covers slightly browned with age spots to endpapers and slight creasing to lower corner o/w a very nice copy. VG+. Related ephemera and newspaper cutting included.
More imagesPublished by The Labour Publishing Company Limited London 1926
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Addyman Books, Hay-on-Wye, , United KingdomAddyman Books
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First edition. Slim paperback. 18pp. Covers slightly browned o/w Nr. fine.
Published by Labour Publishing Company, London 1926
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA
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Softcover. Condition: Fine. First edition. 12mo. String-tied printed self-wrappers. Fine. The author's first book.
More imagesPublished by The Labour Publishing Co 1926
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Antic Hay Books, Asbury Park, NJ, U.S.A.Antic Hay Books
Contact seller5-star sellerBATES, H.E. THE LAST BREAD. A Play In One Act. London: The Labour Publishing Co., [1926]. 12mo., sewn printed wraps. First Edition. [Eads A2]. Author's first book. The number of copies printed is unknown. Signed by Bates on the title page. While unsigned copies appear on the market with some frequency (and are usually priced at…about $200 to $250), signed copies are uncommon. Very Good. $250.00.
Published by London: The Labour Publishing Company Limited 1926
- Softcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Benedict Wilson Books, Folkestone, KENT, United KingdomBenedict Wilson Books
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. SIGNED FIRST EDITION. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.vii; 8-18; [2]. Publisher's printed card wraps, sewn, with printed price of one shilling net to upper. Signed by the author to the title page. Lightly handled, some corners turned up. Uncommon signed. Very good. The author's first book. S…igned by Author.
Published by Labour Publishing Company, London 1926
- Softcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA
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Softcover. Condition: Fine. First edition. 12mo. String-tied printed self-wrappers. Slight split at the top of the spine, else about fine. Bates's first book. Signed by the author on the dedication page.
