signed first edition Hardcover
1974 · London
by Murdoch, Iris
London: Chatto & Windus, 1974. First edition, first prnt. Signed by Murdoch on the title page. Additionally, Murdoch's holograph note on aprx 5x7 inch sheet is laid-in. "Streeple Aston Oxford Dear Brian Thank you so much for writing! I'm glad you liked the book, and especially that you liked Tim & Daisy! I am very fond of Daisy myself. So pleased to hear from you and au revoir & all best wishes & love Iris." Offsetting on the front pastedown and free endpage; dustjacket with short stray ink line on the spine and few shallow edge creases. Tight copy in Near Fine condition in a Very Good dustjacket with an archival cover. Steeple Ashton in Oxfordshire was the location of Murdoch's home, Cedar Lodge. The recipient of Murdoch's note was a friend and collector of Murdoch's work. His business card is also laid-in. Signed with Holograph Note Laid-in. First Edition. Hardcovers. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Murdoch's sixteenth novel. Whitbread Award winner.
(Inventory #: 5181)