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V.S.NAIPAUL.. A House for Mr. Biswas. A novel. (SIGNED). Andre Deutsch, London, 1973.
Price: US$192.13 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Fifth impression, issued here under 'The Russell Edition' imprint, twelve years after the original edition of 1961. This copy signed by the author on the front free endpaper beneath the inkstamp of the New Fiction Society ("Signed for a member of the New Fiction Society"). 8vo. 531pp. Black boards lettered and ruled in gold at the spine. Some light spotting to the edges, and a touch of bruising to the board extremities. A very good copy in non-price-clipped dust wrapper, lightly rubbed and toned with a single tiny edge-tear and with the NFS imprint sticker over the original imprint at the base of the spine panel. A nice signed copy of the author's first major worldwide critical success.
Seller: Clearwater Books, London, United Kingdom
Price: US$224.15 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: 5th Imp 1973. Signed by the author to end paper for Members of the New Fiction Society. This being the Russell Edition. From a large collection of Henry Williamson's and his family's books. Includes a specially commissioned small bookplate affixed inside the book confirming this. Book is very good and bright. Small surface loss and scuff to top corner affecting the book and wrapper. Contents good. The wrapper is very good and bright. More images can be taken upon request. Ref 17559
Seller: Lasting Words Ltd, Northampton, UK, United Kingdom
Naipaul, V. S.. A HOUSE FOR MR BISWAS. Andre Deutsch, London, 1973.
Price: US$230.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: The Russell Edition. Fifth impression. 531 pp. White endpapers, with ffep signed by the author with a stamp just above saying" Signed for a member of the New Fiction Society." Navy cloth with gilt titles. Corners bumped, head and tail of spine lightly worn. Red and purple DJ, not price-clipped. Light wear along the edges. VG/VG
Seller: J. Wyatt Books, Ottawa, ON, Canada
V S Naipaul. A House for Mr Biswas. Andre Deutsch, 1973.
Price: US$281.79 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Fifth impression from 1973 (The Russell edition) in fine condition, flat signed by V S Naipaul to ffep, along with a 'signed for a member of the new fiction society' stamp. Pages clean spine tight, jacket is also fine, not price clipped, now in removable protective sleeve. Please see pics, paypal accepted, any questions please get in touch.
Seller: Setanta Books, Richmond, SURRE, United Kingdom