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First Edition. Fred Benson's first book, which was anonymously published in 1888 in an edition of no more than 500 copies. The book sold slowly over many years, but eventually a small reprint was called for in 1905, still anonymous.
This is a copy of the true first edition, dated 1888 on the title page. Most people consider 'Dodo' to be Benson's first book, but this work precedes by 5 years and, although some of the incidents and dialogue are doubtless based on real occurences in his school life, the format is actually of a work of fiction. Publisher's blue pebble-grained cloth with elaborate blind-stamping and titling to front cover in gilt and black.104pp.
Minor rubbing with wear to head and tail of spine, but a clean, sound copy of an extremely rare book.
Written by Dr Jeremy Parrott, who has the book in his hands. Nothing here is generated from a catalogue record.
Bibliographic detail
| Author | Benson, E.F. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Perkins, Marlborough |
| Date | 1888 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Condition | Good Plus |
| Stock reference | ab_9096273861 |
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