The Ginger Man (Signed First)

Donleavy, J. P.

Published by Neville Spearman, 1956

About this Item

First edition, first impression, signed and dated (March 6, 1957) to the title page by J P Donleavy. Near Fine: tight and square binding in sharp blue cloth; small area of toning to the head of the spine (where exposed by a dustwrapper chip); moderate spotting to the top-edge of the page block and sporadically to the fore-edge, else bright, crisp and clean. The unclipped dustwrapper is Very Good+: vibrant colouring and very clean; modest toning to the spine and extremities; chip to the head of the spine; one tiny spot to the rear panel; presented in a removable protective cover. A very attractive copy with the distinction of the author's signature. Loosely laid-in is an interesting letter (from the 1990s) to the publisher, Neville Spearman, on the subject of Donleavy and the novel, from the editor who had overseen the first UK paperback edition. All orders are sent very carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and sturdy cardboard. Seller Inventory # H981

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Ginger Man (Signed First)

Publisher: Neville Spearman

Publication Date: 1956

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition