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Enid Bagnold - The Loved and Envied

Title: The Loved and Envied
Description: London, William Heinemann LTD, 1951. First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition copy of this charming novel on old age by playwright Enid Bagnold, in the original dust wrapper alongside the scarce 'Book Society' wraparound band. The first edition, first impression.In the original unclipped dust wrapper, designed by Cecil Beaton, in the scarce 'Book Society Choice' wraparound band.'The Loved and Envied' is a rumination on approaching old age, following a woman named Lady Ruby MacLean.The protagonist is thought to have been based on Lady Diana Cooper, an actress and aristocrat. Written by Enid Bagnold, who is best known for her story 'National Velvet&apos. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper and wrap around. Externally, smart. Light rubbing to the extremities. A few spots to the fore edge. Dust wrapper is smart with some spotting, light handling marks to the wrap around band. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Very Good Indeed.

Keywords: The Loved and Envied enid bagnold old age lady ruby maclean enid bagnold None

Price: GBP 140.00 = appr. US$ 199.92 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 893P25

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