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H.E. Bates [Edward Ardizzone] – My Uncle Silas – First Edition 1939
£75.00
First edition, first printing of My Uncle Silas by H. E. Bates, published by Jonathan Cape, London in 1939, with drawings by Edward Ardizzone. This is a near fine copy, in original publisher’s green cloth boards with gilt title to the spine and vignette in black by Ardizzone to the front cover, minor pushing to the head and foot of the spine and corners, the edges bumped and lightly worn, the text blocks with browning and minor spotting to the fore edge and bottom edge and with green top stain, internals free from inscriptions, minor spotting to the front and rear free end papers. The unclipped wrapper with some browning, chips to the head and foot of the spine and tear on front panel by the spine, chip to the lower edge and small tears to the top edge of the front and rear panels.
Uncle Silas by H. E. Bates is a captivating novel revolving around the adventures of a young boy, Edward, and his enigmatic uncle, Silas. Set in the English countryside, the story unfolds with mystery, charm and a touch of nostalgia. Silas, with his unconventional ways, introduces Edward to a world of wonder and excitement, creating a bond that transcends generations. Bates’ masterful storytelling captures the essence of youth, family and the magic of rural life.
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First edition, first printing of My Uncle Silas by H. E. Bates, published by Jonathan Cape, London in 1939, with drawings by Edward Ardizzone. This is a near fine copy, in original publisher’s green cloth boards with gilt title to the spine and vignette in black by Ardizzone to the front cover, minor pushing to the head and foot of the spine and corners, the edges bumped and lightly worn, the text blocks with browning and minor spotting to the fore edge and bottom edge and with green top stain, internals free from inscriptions, minor spotting to the front and rear free end papers. The unclipped wrapper with some browning, chips to the head and foot of the spine and tear on front panel by the spine, chip to the lower edge and small tears to the top edge of the front and rear panels.
Uncle Silas by H. E. Bates is a captivating novel revolving around the adventures of a young boy, Edward, and his enigmatic uncle, Silas. Set in the English countryside, the story unfolds with mystery, charm and a touch of nostalgia. Silas, with his unconventional ways, introduces Edward to a world of wonder and excitement, creating a bond that transcends generations. Bates’ masterful storytelling captures the essence of youth, family and the magic of rural life.
