10″ by 7.5″. A brilliant signed limited edition of Muriel Spark’s sinister gothic comedy, with an original etching by the renowned artist Michael Ayrton, and signed by both the author and artist. Illustrated, Limited Edition, Original Binding, Publishers’ Original Binding, Signed. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed. This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed. A limited de luxe edition, being number 19 out of 500 copies. Signed by both the author and the artist to the half title. With a monochrome engraved etching by the renowned artist Michael Ayrton, created for this limited edition. A limited edition of Muriel Spark’s sinister and comedic gothic novel set in a mansion, where a Baron, Baroness and their secretary are hidden behind the locked doors of the library. In the publisher’s original quarter cloth. Externally excellent with only a very minor closed tear to the paper to the front board, and sunning to the front. Internally firmly bound with clean and bright pages. Fine – Very well preserved copy showing very little wear. Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy. Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones. Often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy. Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will. Be described in the condition report under’condition. Good Only – Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair. As with good only above but with other faults. Leaving a compromised copy even after repair. Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them. Attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. Please ask for details and conditions. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques.
