Being a Scot - First Printing with Publisher's Signed Bookplate
Language: English
Published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, London, 2008
- First Edition
- Signed
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Northern Lights Rare Books and Prints, Sastamala, FinlandNorthern Lights Rare Books and Prints
AbeBooks seller since January 16, 2020
Condition: Used - Fine
US$ 585.60
Quantity: 1 available
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First printing. Hardcover in dustwrapper, 311 pages, illustrated. Boldly signed by Sean Connery on the publisher's bespoke bookplate, affixed to the title page. Universally known for his portrayal of James Bond, 007, Sean Connery was an accomplished, Oscar-winning actor who remained proud of his ordinary, humble background and beginnings.' Being a Scot' is not so much an autobiography as a series of essays exploring how Connery was shaped by his Scottish upbringing, culture, and history. Peppered with autobiographical insights, it offers a revealing portrait of one of the world's most popular film stars and is love for his Country of origin. Condition: Fine in a Fine, protected dustwrapper.
Seller Inventory # 1901201269
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Being a Scot - First Printing with Publisher's Signed Bookplate
- Author
- Connery, Sean & Grigor, Murray
- Publisher
- Weidenfeld & Nicolson, London
- Publication year
- 2008
- Condition
- Fine
- Dust jacket
- Fine
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Seller catalogs
- Author-Signed First Editions, Cinema and Books into Film, Scottish interest
Northern Lights Rare Books and Prints
Sastamala, Finland
AbeBooks seller since January 16, 2020
Shipping rates from Finland to U.S.A.
| Item | 8 to 14 business days | 4 to 7 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 62.54 | US$ 96.65 |
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Store description
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Finland
Terms of sale
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