2009
[8], 617pp.
Chatto & Windus, London 

A lovely fine signed limited edition of this novel by noted British author, A. S. Byatt.

Limited edition of one thousand copies, of which this is number one hundred and ten. Flat signed by the author to the colophon. The first impression, with complete number line. 

In the publisher’s original decorative paper covered boards, in the original publisher’s slipcase. No dust wrapper, as issued. 

Loosely based on the life of ‘The Railway Children’ author Edith Nesbit, the story follows several families from the late nineteenth century to the First World War. 

In the publisher’s original decorative paper covered boards, in the original publisher’s slipcase. Externally in lovely condition. Slipcase is in lovely condition. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Flat signed by the author to the colophon.

Grading: FINE.