E.R. Braithwaite – To Sir, With Love – First Edition 1959
£75.00
First edition, first printing of To Sir, With Love by ER Braithwaite, published by The Bodley Head, London in 1959. A near fine copy free from internal inscriptions, boards bound in original publisher’s blue cloth with gilt titling to the spine, fading to the spine tips, toning to the text block and small mark to fore edge of text block. In a near fine unclipped wrapper with chipping to the head and foot of the spine, chipping to the knuckles of the front and rear flap folds, fading to the spine and some toning to the pictorial rear panel.
To Sir, With Love by E.R. Braithwaite is an inspiring autobiographical novel about a Black ex-RAF officer who becomes a teacher in a tough East End London school. Faced with racism and unruly students, he gradually earns their respect through dignity, discipline and empathy. As he transforms their lives, he is also changed. The novel explores themes of prejudice, education, respect and personal growth, offering a powerful message about humanity, resilience and the impact of compassionate teaching.
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First edition, first printing of To Sir, With Love by ER Braithwaite, published by The Bodley Head, London in 1959. A near fine copy free from internal inscriptions, boards bound in original publisher’s blue cloth with gilt titling to the spine, fading to the spine tips, toning to the text block and small mark to fore edge of text block. In a near fine unclipped wrapper with chipping to the head and foot of the spine, chipping to the knuckles of the front and rear flap folds, fading to the spine and some toning to the pictorial rear panel.
To Sir, With Love by E.R. Braithwaite is an inspiring autobiographical novel about a Black ex-RAF officer who becomes a teacher in a tough East End London school. Faced with racism and unruly students, he gradually earns their respect through dignity, discipline and empathy. As he transforms their lives, he is also changed. The novel explores themes of prejudice, education, respect and personal growth, offering a powerful message about humanity, resilience and the impact of compassionate teaching.
