The author's second novel

Pym, Barbara ~ Excellent Women

Jonathan Cape, London : 1952

The First UK printing published by Jonathan Cape, London in 1952. The BOOK is in Very Good+ condition with the publisher's original blue boards and red lettered titling. Light fading at the spine tips and upper board edges. Some slight age related markings to the boards and a little toning to the text-block. Mild spotting to the prelims but internally clean. Free from inscriptions. A 'The Book Society' bookplate (designed by Rex Whistler) pasted to the front blank end-paper (A contemporary penned name and dated 1952 to this bookplate). The WRAPPER is complete and is in Very Good+ condition. Light edge-wear with some light rubbing and loss at the extreme spine tips. Some usually encountered toning to the flaps and rear panel in places. A little toning to the front panel in places. A small stain to the upper front panel but the wrapper still remains very presentable in the removable Brodart archival cover. The author's very elusive second novel.

BINDING: Hardcover
CONDITION: Very Good+
JACKET: Very Good+