Bates, H E - The Blossoming World - SIGNED by H E Bates

An autobiography. Illustrated by John Ward. A UK first edition, first impression - SIGNED by H E Bates.

Wrapper : The wrapper on this copy is bright, unfaded, and complete. It is unclipped. The spine ends are gently rubbed. Looks very sharp.

Book : The book is square and very tight. There are no previous ownership inscriptions. The boards are clean and unfaded, the corners sharp. The spine ends are lightly bruised. The pages are clean. The closed page edges are unmarked - they are lightly toned. The binding is tight - no cracked hinges. No remainder marks. This copy has been SIGNED by H E Bates to the title page. A very nice copy in a protected wrapper.

Publisher: Michael Joseph, 1971

Condition: Near Fine. Wrapper: Near Fine