Shroud For A Nightingale (Signed By The Author) by James, P.D - 1971

The First UK printing published by Faber in 1971.The BOOK is in near FINE condition.Light pushing to the spine ends.Gilt titling remains bright.Mild water staining to the lower front board with resultant light staining to the lower front pastedown.Light toning to the text block otherwise the book is in lovely condition.The scarce paper WRAPPER is complete and is in near FINE condition.Mild creasing to the spine ends with light rubbing to the spine folds.Very light toning to the spine lettering.The wrapper looks very attractive in the removable Brodart archival protector. The wrapper is commonly found in damaged condition but this is certainly the nicest copy we have handled. The book has been Inscribed and Signed by the Author to the title page:'For Gordon Harrison,with every good wish for the future,P.D.James,26 august 1988'.The author's scarce fourth novel and an Inspector Dalgliesh Title. Collectible.Ashtonrarebooks welcomes direct contact.