Mervyn Peake - Titus Groan - 1946
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Mervyn Peake’s *Titus Groan* is a 1946 first edition in hardback, with a dust jacket marked “second impression”.
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A genuinely desirable modern first edition. In a second impression dust jacket (as is often stated). Bound in red cloth, on second world war era economy paper.
This was the opening novel of the Gormenghast sequence, a major work of 20th century gothic fantasy. The book introduces the vast, decaying castle of Gormenghast and its eccentric inhabitants, beginning the story of Titus, the 77th Earl of Groan.
It was followed by Gormenghast (1950) and Titus Alone (1959); together they form the Gormenghast trilogy, although Peake also wrote more material connected with the character of Titus after those novels.
Original cloth boards are in a clean condition, with just some sun fading in places. Neat previous owner's details to FFEP. The dust jacket is not price clipped (shows 18 shillings), and is marked 'second impression'. The jacket is slightly marked in places, being a pale colour, and the spine is a little darkened. The edges have a few tiny chips.
Overall, in a very good condition. Now held in removable protective archival sleeve.
438 pages. 22 x 14 cm
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
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A genuinely desirable modern first edition. In a second impression dust jacket (as is often stated). Bound in red cloth, on second world war era economy paper.
This was the opening novel of the Gormenghast sequence, a major work of 20th century gothic fantasy. The book introduces the vast, decaying castle of Gormenghast and its eccentric inhabitants, beginning the story of Titus, the 77th Earl of Groan.
It was followed by Gormenghast (1950) and Titus Alone (1959); together they form the Gormenghast trilogy, although Peake also wrote more material connected with the character of Titus after those novels.
Original cloth boards are in a clean condition, with just some sun fading in places. Neat previous owner's details to FFEP. The dust jacket is not price clipped (shows 18 shillings), and is marked 'second impression'. The jacket is slightly marked in places, being a pale colour, and the spine is a little darkened. The edges have a few tiny chips.
Overall, in a very good condition. Now held in removable protective archival sleeve.
438 pages. 22 x 14 cm
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Literature
Book title
Titus Groan
Author/ Illustrator
Mervyn Peake
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1946
Height
220 mm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
140 mm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
London: Eyre & Spottiswoode
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Dust jacket
Number of pages
438
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