Author: Dirk Bogarde Title: Three Works by Dirk Bogarde
Description: London, Chatto and Windus; Viking, 1977; 1980; 1992. First edition. Cloth. A collection of three first edition works by Dirk Bogarde with dust wrappers. Three first edition, first print works by Dirk Bogarde in original publishers binding and dust wrappers.Dirk Bogarde was an English writer and actor. He rose to fame starring in films such as Doctor in the House (1954), and won a BAFTA award twice for Best Actor in a Leading Role, for The Servant (1963), and Darling (1965). Later he pursued a writing career, and wrote best-selling memoirs, novels, and collected journalism. This includes these three works in order of publication:A Postillion Struck by Lightning (1977)This first edition and first print book is Bogarde's first autobiography. The book covers the first steps of an emerging young actor and his rise to fame, as well as touching notes about Bogarde's childhood on the South Downs, Sussex, where he was raised.Includes 11 monochrome plates and 17 ink illustrations throughout. Collated, complete.Includes the original unclipped dust wrapper.A Gentle Occupation (1980)This first edition and first print book is Bogarde's first novel, a story about survival, in which the characters are stranded on an Island off Java, set in the aftermath of World War II. The novel has been described as comical, witty, and compelling.Includes an illustrated map spread over the front free endpapers. Includes the original unclipped dust wrapperJericho (1992)This first edition and first print novel follows the story of William Caldicot, who reconnects with his estranged brother after receiving a cryptic clue to unlock a generous inheritance in the South of France. The mystery novel was Bogarde's first novel after several years dormant. Includes the original clipped dust wrapper. 1. Postillion: In original publisher's cloth binding with unclipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper is slightly worn to the extremities. There is some slight bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. 2. Gentle Occupation: In original publisher's cloth binding with unclipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper is slightly worn to the extremities and has some marks to the top edges. There is some minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. 3. Jericho: In original publisher's cloth binding with clipped dust wrapper, but the price still showing. Dust wrapper is slightly worn, there is a small tear to where it sits on the tail of the spine. There is some minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine/Near Fine.
Keywords: Collection First editions Dirk Bogarde First editions Not Stated
Price: GBP 160.00 = appr. US$ 228.48 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 824W45
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