The Rock Pool.
by CONNOLLY, Cyril
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Paris: The Obelisk Press,, 1936. First edition, first impression, of the author's first book. Connolly's only novel, originally published by the extraordinary Obelisk Press, was later published in the same year in the US. The first UK edition did not appear until 1947. Octavo. Original grey wrappers with fold-over flaps, spine and front covers lettered in blue. Ownership signature in pencil to title page, including date and place ("Paris '37"). Foot of spine a little worn, minor tear to front joint, some foxing to edges and rear wrapper, newspaper clippings laid down, catalogue description laid down to title page; a very good copy. Pearson A-41.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Peter Harrington (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 167782
- Title
- The Rock Pool.
- Author
- CONNOLLY, Cyril
- Book Condition
- Used
- Place of Publication
- Paris: The Obelisk Press,
- Date Published
- 1936
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Peter Harrington
Biblio member since 2006
London
About Peter Harrington
Since its establishment, Peter Harrington has specialised in sourcing, selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, fine bindings and library sets. Peter Harrington first began selling rare books from the Chelsea Antiques Market on London's King's Road. For the past twenty years the business has been run by Pom Harrington, Peter's son.
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- Title Page
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- First Edition
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- Octavo
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- Edges
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- Flap(s)
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- Wrappers
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