A Brood of Ducklings (Signed First Edition)

Frank Swinnerton

Published by Doubleday, Doran & Co., Inc., 1928

About this Item

Collectible First Edition - "FIRST EDITION" so stated on copyright page - of noted English novelist and Aldous Huxley editor Frank Swinnerton's A Brood of Ducklings. Novel about a father whose "devotion to his daughters almost brought them tragedy" due to "his antagonism to their suitors." The story focuses on a refined and sensitive father, as he navigates the challenges of raising his two daughters in post-war London. The Novel is a significant example of British social fiction, capturing the essence of middle-class life and the timeless complexities of parent-child relationships. Bound in burgundy cloth with orange pictorial of flapper to front panel and orange lettering to spine panel. Includes scarce priced dust jacket with repeated pictorial of flapper to front panel in archival Brodart presentation sleeve. Inscribed and signed by author Swinnerton on half title page thus: "To Mr. George M. Nelson | with compliments & best wishes | Frank Swinnerton | July 3rd 1929." Signature unconditionally guaranteed to pass any COA examination. Tight, otherwise unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear. Chipping to dust jacket with areas of loss to spine and back panels. 5 1/2" x 7 3/4". 324 pp. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Seller Inventory # 274252

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Brood of Ducklings (Signed First Edition)
• Publisher: Doubleday, Doran & Co., Inc.
• Publication Date: 1928
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good