When The Wind Blows

Sargeson, Frank (1903-1982)

Published by The Caxton Press, Christchurch, 1945

About this Item

Some foxing to dust-jacket. A nice copy of this title, signed by the author. ; This copy nicely signed by the author in blue ink on the front endpaper "Frank Sargeson / Oct. '45". Another name in blue ink on corner of front endpaper, possibly "Cole"? 92, [1 (blank)], [3 (advertisements)] pages. Card covers with black lettering on spine and front board. Orange panels on front board. Dust-jacket printed blue and red with black lettering on spine and front board. Page dimensions: 219 x 141mm. First separate publication, previously published in "The Penguin New Writing", Nos. 27 and 28. "In 1945 Sargeson published the first part of a novel-in-progress under the title 'When the Wind Blows.' The complete novel, a study of youth and self-discovery, was 'I Saw in My Dream' (1949), published in England by John Lehman, who had published earlier work by Sargeson in the wartime 'Penguin New Writing'" - William Broughton, in Robinson & Wattie (1998) "The Oxford Companion to New Zealand Literature." [References: Bagnall S180; McLaren "Caxton Press" 348] ; Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 25580

Bibliographic Details

Title: When The Wind Blows

Publisher: The Caxton Press, Christchurch

Publication Date: 1945

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First Edition.