PLAYS FOR ENGLAND: THE BLOOD OF THE BAMBERGS; UNDER PLAIN COVER
Published by Faber & Faber, 24, Russell Square, London WC1, 1963
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Orlando Booksellers, Lincoln, United KingdomOrlando Booksellers
AbeBooks seller since January 11, 2000
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 20.90
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
First impression of the true first edition. ***Very good in red cloth-covered boards with white titles and rules to spine. Edges of boards slightly rubbed. Top edge of text-block darkened. Pages clean. Spine tight. No inscriptions. ***In a very good colour printed dustwrapper which has not been price-clipped, showing publishers original price of 12s 6d net. Edges of dustwrapper creased, nicked, rubbed and browned. Dustwrapper rubbed (being matt white background). Very small loss and creases to head of spine of dustwrapper. Tail of spine of dustwrapper slightly creased. Small surface scuff to bottom of rear panel of dustwrapper where price-sticker has been removed. Red titles not faded. ***136 pages. 206 mm x 126 mm. ***'When John Osborne's two "Plays for England" were produced at the Royal Court Theatre in 1962 they caused a sensation. The Blood of the Bambergs, a satire on the royal wedding and on the whole mystique of modern royalty, was - for many people - outrageous enough. But it was Under Plain Cover which created the greater stir. "Mr. Osborne's courage," wrote Kenneth Tynan in the Observer, "is doubly flabbergasting: not only does he state the facts about a sado-masochistic menage, he also refrains from condemning it.' And in the Sunday Times Harold Hobson was equally forthright: "Under Plain Cover stuns and shocks. For the first time it brings Genet into England." ***The Plays for England are further evidence - if such evidence were needed - of Mr. Osborne's brilliance and originality.' (Quotes from inside front of jacket blurb). ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- PLAYS FOR ENGLAND: THE BLOOD OF THE BAMBERGS; UNDER PLAIN COVER
- Author
- John Osborne
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber, 24, Russell Square, London WC1
- Publication year
- 1963
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- First Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Seller catalogs
- First Editions, Literature
Orlando Booksellers
Lincoln, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since January 11, 2000
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 8 to 12 business days | 6 to 8 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 27.05 | US$ 33.82 |
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- Bank Wire Transfer
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Store description
We specialize in 20th Century literature, and in particular, Modern First Editions. We would be interested in buying such books, whether individual items or collections. We are particularly interested in Bloomsbury writers, Beats & Counter Culture and 20th C photography monographs. Our books can be viewed as a whole on ABE, or by choosing one of a number of catalogues that we have set up for particular interests, such as Crime Fiction & True Crime, Collectable Paperbacks, Children's Literature etc.…
Specialty
Modern First Editions, Literature, Literature in Translation, Bloomsbury Group, Counter-culture, Antiquarian, Collectable Paperbacks, Art & PhotographySeller's business information
Orlando Booksellers
1 Rasen Lane
Lincoln, United Kingdom LN1 3EZ
Terms of sale
Mastercard, Visa and PayPal accepted. We also accept personal cheques for UK sales, made out to Orlando Booksellers (UK pounds). Proof of postage is obtained for all items, however, we cannot be responsible for items lost or damaged in transit. Therefore, on higher value items, we offer the option of tracked (insured) shipping which offers peace of mind for both the bookseller and the customer. [See Shipping Terms section below for more information]. We always pack our books extremely well to protect them from any possible damage. Any title found not to be as described may be returned, provided this is done within fourteen days of its receipt. We are happy to offer a 10% discount on book prices for fellow booksellers. Orlando Booksellers is a partnership - Alison Smith and Chris McKee. Our VAT Registration number is 629 3707 21.
Shipping terms
For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging materials; any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only; for the UK, our standard rate is for first class, and the priority rate includes tracked (signed for) delivery; for International sales, our standard rate is for Airmail delivery, and the priority rate is for tracked (International signed for) delivery. We would prefer that you choose the priority rate (tracked option) for higher value books of say £50 or more. Please note that we will always reduce shipping fees where appropriate e.g. for smaller (lighter) books when we accept your order. For heavier books and sets etc. we will often 'soak up' the extra cost, but on occasion, we may need to charge more than the quoted shipping fee. However, customers will always have the option to either accept or decline the revised order amount. We will also reduce the overall shipping fee for multiple orders. We will endeavour to ship all books within two business days of receiving your order.