The Unicorn
by Murdoch, Iris
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
Leicester, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Chatto & Windus, 1961. First Edition. Signed by Author. UNCORRECTED PROOF OF THE FIRST UK EDITION SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR. Softback. Signed and inscribed by the Author to the title page: "Iris Murdoch/ to Brian and Chantal/ for the Hobson collection". A VG (or better) copy. Further details can be provided upon request as to the identity of the recipients of this proof. This book is part of a larger listing of Iris Murdoch proofs (and other rare signed first editions . Scarce with these attributes. Uncommon in proof state. Photographs/scans available upon request.
Synopsis
Iris Murdoch was born in Dublin in 1919 of Anglo-Irish parents. She is the author of 26 novels and several works of philosophy. Among her many honours and awards are the CBE, the DBE, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize, the Whitbread Literary Award and the Booker Prize. She died in 1999.
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Details
- Seller
- James M Pickard, ABA, ILAB, PBFA.
(GB)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 355490722102
- Title
- The Unicorn
- Author
- Murdoch, Iris
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Chatto & Windus
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1961
Terms of Sale
James M Pickard, ABA, ILAB, PBFA.
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James M Pickard, ABA, ILAB, PBFA.
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Leicester
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About James M Pickard, ABA, ILAB, PBFA.
James M Pickard (Rare Books) is proud to be a full member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association (ABA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB) and The Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association (PBFA).
Glossary
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- First Edition
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- Inscribed
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- Uncorrected Proof
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- VG
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