The False Flamingoes, inscribed by Ralph Steadman to the children of Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes

Mischa Damja, Ralph Steadman

Published by Dobson Books Ltd, United Kingdom, 1968

About this Item

First edition, first print. Title page inscribed by Ralph Steadman with a very early signature and inscription: 'For the Hughes children from Ralph Steadman 11 Mar '72'; the 'Hughes' children being Frieda and Nicholas Hughes, children or Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes; same page also uncommonly signed by Mischa Damjan with the same date. First UK edition, Dobson Books Ltd, 1968.

Lovely and scarce example of an early Steadman signature and a rare inscription to Ted Hughes' children: Frieda, who became a well-known poet and artist, and her biologist brother Nicholas. Ted Hughes and Ralph Steadman worked together on various books.

Jacket not price-clipped; taper mend to top edge of front jacket panel; tear to bottom edge of rear jacket panel; nicks to spine foot and top edge.

Provenance: from Frieda Hughes.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1765281275522

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The False Flamingoes, inscribed by Ralph Steadman to the children of Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes
• Publisher: Dobson Books Ltd, United Kingdom
• Publication Date: 1968
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Ralph Steadman
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Signed by Illustrator(s)