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Truman Capote – Breakfast at Tiffany’s – First UK Edition 1958
£750.00
A first edition, first printing published by Hamish Hamilton in 1958. A fine book without inscriptions. In a near fine clipped wrapper with a small stain to the rear panel. Some light wear to the spine. Rare in this condition.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1958) by Truman Capote is a novella that introduces Holly Golightly, a charming and enigmatic young woman living in New York City. Holly, a socialite with a mysterious past, leads a glamorous life, frequenting upscale locations like Tiffany’s store. The story is narrated by a struggling writer who becomes fascinated by Holly and her unconventional lifestyle. As he learns more about her, he uncovers the complexities beneath her façade. The novella explores themes of identity, love, and the pursuit of happiness, and is renowned for its sharp prose and the iconic character of Holly Golightly.
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A first edition, first printing published by Hamish Hamilton in 1958. A fine book without inscriptions. In a near fine clipped wrapper with a small stain to the rear panel. Some light wear to the spine. Rare in this condition.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1958) by Truman Capote is a novella that introduces Holly Golightly, a charming and enigmatic young woman living in New York City. Holly, a socialite with a mysterious past, leads a glamorous life, frequenting upscale locations like Tiffany’s store. The story is narrated by a struggling writer who becomes fascinated by Holly and her unconventional lifestyle. As he learns more about her, he uncovers the complexities beneath her façade. The novella explores themes of identity, love, and the pursuit of happiness, and is renowned for its sharp prose and the iconic character of Holly Golightly.
