In Pursuit of the English.
by Lessing, Doris
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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About This Item
London: MacGibbon & Kee, 1960. First edition of "one of the most authentic books ever written about the English" (San Francisco Chronicle). Octavo, original black cloth. Signed by Doris Lessing on the title page. Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. In swift, barbed style, in high, hard, farcical writing that is eruptively funny, Doris Lessing records the joys and terrors of everyday life. The truth of her perception shines through the pages of a work that is a brilliantpiece of cultural interpretation, an intriguing memoir and a thoroughly engaging read. "Eloquent...Wry and ribald...[Lessing's] impressive gifts for characterization and dialogue, her skill as a raconteur and her tartly humorous style combine to make In Pursuit of the English readable and amusing" (New York Times),
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Details
- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2696
- Title
- In Pursuit of the English.
- Author
- Lessing, Doris
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- MacGibbon & Kee
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1960
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About the Seller
Raptis Rare Books
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Palm Beach, Florida
About Raptis Rare Books
Founded by Matthew and Adrienne Raptis, Raptis Rare Books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in literature, children's books, economics, photo books, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. Our business model is simple: we strive to handle books that are in exceptional condition and to provide exceptional customer service.
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- Jacket
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- Title Page
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- Fine
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- First Edition
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- Octavo
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