Author: J. L. Carr
Title: The Harpole Report
Description: London, Secker & Warburg, 1972. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of J. L. Carr's novel set in a primary school, written from his first-hand experience as a teacher. Inscribed by the author to the journalist Donald McCormick. The first edition, first impression.In the original unclipped dust wrapper.Signed by the author to the title page, 'To Donald McCormick, The book is not at all like its jacket. It was meant to be a serious report on English education but got a bit out of hand. Well, you know how it is! J. L. Carr&apos.Donald McCormick was a journalist and popular historian, who worked alongside Ian Fleming during the Second World War at the Sunday Times.'The Harpole Report' follows the temporary Head Teacher of the primary school Tampling St. Nicholas as he battles against his students and fellow teachers. This novel has reached a cult like status within the teaching profession since it's first publication.Written by J. L. Carr. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. A few very light marks to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.

Keywords: The Harpole Report j. l. carr donald maccormick tampling st. nicholas j. l. carr None


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