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Peter Mayle – A Year In Provence – First US Edition – SIGNED
£600.00
A first edition, first printing of ‘A Year In Provence’ by Peter Mayle, published by Knopf in 1990. A near fine book SIGNED by Peter Mayle without dedication to the front free endpaper. In a near fine unclipped wrapper with a little wear to the edges.
“A Year in Provence” by Peter Mayle is a charming memoir recounting the author’s first year living in the French countryside of Provence. Through vivid anecdotes, Mayle captures the idyllic beauty, unique traditions, and colourful locals of the region. Each chapter aligns with a month, revealing the joys and challenges of Provençal life, from wine harvesting to navigating eccentric builders. The book humorously explores cultural differences, seasonal delights, and the slow-paced rhythm of rural living. Mayle’s warm, evocative descriptions transport readers to sun-soaked vineyards, bustling markets, and lavender fields, offering an enchanting glimpse into a life of simple pleasures.
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A first edition, first printing of ‘A Year In Provence’ by Peter Mayle, published by Knopf in 1990. A near fine book SIGNED by Peter Mayle without dedication to the front free endpaper. In a near fine unclipped wrapper with a little wear to the edges.
“A Year in Provence” by Peter Mayle is a charming memoir recounting the author’s first year living in the French countryside of Provence. Through vivid anecdotes, Mayle captures the idyllic beauty, unique traditions, and colourful locals of the region. Each chapter aligns with a month, revealing the joys and challenges of Provençal life, from wine harvesting to navigating eccentric builders. The book humorously explores cultural differences, seasonal delights, and the slow-paced rhythm of rural living. Mayle’s warm, evocative descriptions transport readers to sun-soaked vineyards, bustling markets, and lavender fields, offering an enchanting glimpse into a life of simple pleasures.
