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H.E. Bates – The Tree – SIGNED LIMITED EDITION 1930
£175.00
First paperback edition of The Tree by H. E. Bates, limited to 100 copies of which this is number 5, published by E. Lahr in London, 1930. This is a near fine copy, signed by the author to the limitation page in black ink, with some minor spotting to the front and rear panel, tear to the foot of the spine and some browning throughout.
The Tree by H. E. Bates is a lyrical novella that follows the life of a majestic oak tree in the English countryside. Spanning generations, the tree witnesses the joys and sorrows of those around it, becoming a silent witness to human existence. Through Bates’ evocative prose, the tree emerges as a central character, embodying resilience and enduring beauty amidst the passage of time. The novella delves into themes of nature, nostalgia and the cyclical nature of life.
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First paperback edition of The Tree by H. E. Bates, limited to 100 copies of which this is number 5, published by E. Lahr in London, 1930. This is a near fine copy, signed by the author to the limitation page in black ink, with some minor spotting to the front and rear panel, tear to the foot of the spine and some browning throughout.
The Tree by H. E. Bates is a lyrical novella that follows the life of a majestic oak tree in the English countryside. Spanning generations, the tree witnesses the joys and sorrows of those around it, becoming a silent witness to human existence. Through Bates’ evocative prose, the tree emerges as a central character, embodying resilience and enduring beauty amidst the passage of time. The novella delves into themes of nature, nostalgia and the cyclical nature of life.
