1958 As Music and Splendour by Kate O’Brien
1958
346, [1]pp.
Heinemann, London
A superior first edition of this uncommon novel, in an excellent example of the original dust wrapper.
The first edition, first impression with no further impressions stated. In an excellent example of the original unclipped dust wrapper designed by Alma K. Lee.
O’Brien’s final novel, ‘As Music and Splendour’ tells the story of two young girls training to be opera singers. This work, like many of her novels, were extremely progressive in their tackling of themes such as female agency and sexuality.
In the original cloth binding in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally in lovely condition. Dust wrapper is in excellent condition with minor creasing and chipping to the head and tail of the spine. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Marginal age toning due to paper used.
Grading: FINE in a NEAR FINE dust wrapper.
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