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Watership Down [SIGNED]

Watership Down [SIGNED]

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Watership Down [SIGNED]

by Richard Adams

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  • near fine
  • Hardcover
  • Signed
  • first
Condition
Near Fine
ISBN 10
0027000303
ISBN 13
9780027000306
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About This Item

New York: Macmillan Publishing Co., 1974. 1st Edition . Near Fine. 6.25 x 9.25 inches (15.5 x 23.5 cm). Signed by Author. First printing of the first American edition, with full line number to copyright page. Very fine full green morocco leather binding. Spine has five raised bands, gilt lettering and gilt ruled compartments, light patch to title label. All page edges gilt, hand sewn bands, marbled endpapers. A few light marks to page edges, internally in first class condition throughout. Flat signed by the author to title page: 'Yours sincerely, Richard Adams, 30th November 2004'. A unique leather bound example in lovely condition. Overall condition is Near Fine. ISBN: 0027000303. Size: 6.25 x 9.25 inches (15.5 x 23.5 cm). Hardback. Printed pages: 429, [1]

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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Details

Bookseller
Tarrington Books GB (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #
1187E031
Title
Watership Down [SIGNED]
Author
Richard Adams
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine
Quantity Available
1
Edition
1st Edition
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10
0027000303
ISBN 13
9780027000306
Publisher
Macmillan Publishing Co.
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1974
Size
6.25 x 9.25 inches (15.5 x 23.5
Keywords
, ISBN,0027000303
Bookseller catalogs
Signed Copies & Rarities; Children's Books;

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About Tarrington Books

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Fine
A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Edges
The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
Spine
The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
Copyright page
The page in a book that describes the lineage of that book, typically including the book's author, publisher, date of...
Raised Band(s)
Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
Morocco
Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...

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