Watership Down [SIGNED] by Richard Adams / John Lawrence (Illust.) - 1979

London: Penguin Books / Kestrel Books, 1979. 1st Illustrated Edition, 4th Impression . Fine/Very Good. 6.5 x 9.5 inches (17 x 24.5 cm). Signed by Author. Dust jacket: Excellent condition. Preserved in a removable jacket protector. Book comes with an illustrated slipcase with light shelf wear. Overall jacket condition is Very Good Plus. Book: Fourth printing of the first illustrated edition. Quarter brown cloth with cream paper covered boards. First class condition throughout. Signed by Richard Adams to a label on the title page. Provenance: We have a hand written and signed letter from Elizabeth Adams (wife of Richard Adams) that accompanied the label. The letter is not included with this item, but a copy will be provided. We have acquired a large section of Richard Adams's library, ranging from his childhood books, through his wartime reading and up to his later life as a successful author and animal rights campaigner. Please see our other items for many more signed books and association copies from this collection. Overall book condition is Fine. Size: 6.5 x 9.5 inches (17 x 24.5 cm). Hardback. Printed pages: x, 550