The Eye of the Wind: An Autobiography

Scott, Peter

Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1961

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Seller: James M Pickard, ABA, ILAB, PBFA., LEICESTER, United KingdomJames M Pickard, ABA, ILAB, PBFA.

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First UK Edition. Inscribed by the author to the title page: "Inscribed to Mrs Johnson / by Peter Scott / 29th September 1962." Neat gift inscription to fly leaf "To Mother, / with love, / Priscilla. / 25th April 1961." 'Mother' presumed to be the aforementioned Mrs Johnson. VG book (dust spotting to top edge, a few spots to fore and bottom edges, contents clean and tightly bound) in like unclipped wrapper (spine somewhat sunned, spotting to rear fold and upper edge of rear flap). Period postcard (unused) showing a view of The Wildfowl Trust at Slimbridge loosely inserted. Signed first printings are uncommon. Photographs/scans available upon request.

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Title
The Eye of the Wind: An Autobiography
Author
Scott, Peter
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton, London
Publication year
1961
Dust jacket
Dust Jacket
Signed
Signed by Author
Binding
Hard Cover
Edition
First Edition.

James M Pickard, ABA, ILAB, PBFA.

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