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Watership Down (First UK edition-first impression)

Watership Down (First UK edition-first impression)

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Watership Down (First UK edition-first impression)

by Adams, Richard

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  • near fine
  • Hardcover
  • first
Condition
Near fine/Very good
ISBN 10
072265197X
ISBN 13
9780722651971
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About This Item

Near fine/VGC. Penguin Books and Kestrel Books,1976. First UK edition-first impression. Cream hardback with brown borders (black lettering and illustration to the spine, small nick on the edges of the cover) in near fine condition, with illustrated Dj(small tear and a couple of small creases and nicks on the edges of the Dj cover) in VGC, with an illustrated slipcase(two small nicks and scratch on the edges of the slipcase) in near fine condition. Illustrated with many colour,b/w drawings. Nice and clean pages with a small mark on the outer edges, small mark and creases on the edges of page 538, previous owner's small inscription written on the edges of the front endpaper. Nice and clean book for its age with light shelf wear on the Dj cover.552pp including Note and a folding colour map inside the back cover. Illustrations by John Lawrence. Price un-clipped. A collectable first edition. Heavy book (approx. 1.6 Kg).

Synopsis

Watership Down is an allegorical fantasy novel written by British author Richard Adams, narrating the adventures of a small group of anthropomorphized rabbits as they escape the destruction of their homeland. The story is set in England’s Downs, an idyllic rural home to the small native creatures who possess their own cultures, languages, poetry and mythology. They are soon faced with the settlement of humanity and watch as their land is ravaged by farmland and industrialized commercial advancement. In fear of their lives they leave their homes in hope of finding safety for their family and friends, despite the temptations and perils they are forced to struggle with along the way.

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On Dec 27 2016, a reader said:
After hearing of Richard Adams' death, I turned once again to a book I have long considered to be a best friend. This adventure story pulls you into a world unseen by humans. The characters are human enough to relate to but animal enough to remain rabbits. The story is captivating and relevant. No matter how many times I read it, I can never put it down while reading the last quarter, it's so suspenseful and exciting.

The characters have been beloved of me for many years and I only hope that I have Fiver's insight, Hazel's authority, Bigwig's strength, and Blackberry's wits.

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Bookseller
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Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
Watership Down (First UK edition-first impression)
Author
Adams, Richard
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Near fine
Jacket Condition
Very good
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First UK edition-first impression
ISBN 10
072265197X
ISBN 13
9780722651971
Publisher
Penguin Books and Kestrel Books
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1976
Keywords
Adams, Richard Watership Down
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