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Constitutional
by Helen Simpson
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Jonathan Cape, 2005. First edition. Hardback. Fine/Fine. 9" by 5.5". None. An excellent signed first edition of Helen Simpson's collection of stories. This signed first edition of acclaimed short story writer Helen Simpson's 'Constitutional' collects nine thoroughly entertaining stories around the theme of time and change, dealing with funerals, pregnancy, war, and tantrums, and showcase Simpson, who has won the Somerset Maugham Award and Hawthornden Prize, at her finest. First edition, in unclipped dustwrapper. Author's signature to title page. A deeply funny collection, Simpson's 'Constitutional' unrolls with piercing wit and sobering sympathy. In the publisher's original binding, with unclipped dustwrapper, showing £14.99 price. Externally, in excellent condition. The dustwrapper is similarly in excellent condition. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine
Synopsis
Helen Simpson’s two previous collections of stories, Four Bare Legs in a Bed and Dear George , have established her as one of the most highly acclaimed writers of her generation. One of Granta’s Best of Young British Novelists, she was also Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 674H2
- Title
- Constitutional
- Author
- Helen Simpson
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Jonathan Cape
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2005
- Size
- 9" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- Constitutional Helen Simpson Short Stories Signed Helen Simpson
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Rooke Books
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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