Author: William Young Darling
Title: The Private Papers of a Bankrupt Bookseller
Description: Edinburgh and London, Oliver and Boyd, 1931 . First edition. Cloth. The uncommon first edition, first impression of William Young Darling's first novel published anonymously. The first edition, first impression of The Private Papers of a Bankrupt Bookseller by William Young Darling in the original publisher's green cloth binding. Uncommon edition of Darling's first novel, published anonymously. The tragedy of a failing book seller during the War. Darling is best known for his role as the Unionist MP for Edinburgh South between 1945 and 1957. He served in World War I and his fiction work is likely inspired by these experiences. No dust wrapper present. In the original publisher's cloth binding. No dust wrapper present. Externally, smart. There is bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. This has resulted in some wear to the cloth particularly to the tail of the spine where there is some slight loss. The title label to the spine is slightly faded as is the spine itself. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front pastedown. The front hinge is starting. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with some aging throughout. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

Keywords: William Darling Young Private Papers Bankrupt Bookseller First edition Private Papers Publisher's binding None


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