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Winifred Holtby – The Land of Green Ginger – First UK Edition 1927
£2,500.00
A first edition, first printing published by Jonathan Cape in 1927. A very good book without inscriptions. Some light fading to the fore-edge, some shadowing to the head of the spine. In the rare dust wrapper with small chips and browning to the spine. Some internal repairs. Unclipped showing the price of 7s 6d to the front flap. Excessively rare in the dust wrapper which is nearly 100 years old.
A whimsical novel set in the fictional town of Todesley in Yorkshire, England. The story revolves around Joanna, a young woman seeking adventure and independence in the 1920s. She moves to the bohemian neighbourhood of Green Ginger, where she encounters a diverse cast of characters, including artists, writers, and activists. Through Joanna’s journey, Holtby explores themes of love, identity, and societal expectations. The novel is imbued with Holtby’s sharp wit and keen observations, offering a vibrant portrait of a community on the brink of change.
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A first edition, first printing published by Jonathan Cape in 1927. A very good book without inscriptions. Some light fading to the fore-edge, some shadowing to the head of the spine. In the rare dust wrapper with small chips and browning to the spine. Some internal repairs. Unclipped showing the price of 7s 6d to the front flap. Excessively rare in the dust wrapper which is nearly 100 years old.
A whimsical novel set in the fictional town of Todesley in Yorkshire, England. The story revolves around Joanna, a young woman seeking adventure and independence in the 1920s. She moves to the bohemian neighbourhood of Green Ginger, where she encounters a diverse cast of characters, including artists, writers, and activists. Through Joanna’s journey, Holtby explores themes of love, identity, and societal expectations. The novel is imbued with Holtby’s sharp wit and keen observations, offering a vibrant portrait of a community on the brink of change.
