New York: Farrar Straus and Company, 1963. Bound in the publishers grey cloth binding with bold gilt title lettering to the spine. This copy has been warmly inscribed on the front endpaper by Alec Waugh and is dated Christmas 1963. The book sits solid and square. The 312 pages are in fresh, crisp condition with no marks or flaws and are squarely bound. Black and white photographic frontispiece of Alec Waugh in 1919. There is an extensive index to the rear of the book. Housed in the near fine purple and red dustwrapper which remains vivid and bright with excellent colour tone. Neatly priceclipped. Protected in removable archival sleeve to preserve its condition.The photograph provided is a picture of the book and dustwrapper and we are happy to send more images at your request. A rivetting account of Alec Waughs travel and adventure up to the age of 32 years and a most attractive book.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. FIRST EDITION.

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Bookseller: The Rare Book Shelf (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 000360
Title: The Early Years Of Alec Waugh (Signed)
Author: Waugh, Alec
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Farrar Straus and Company
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1963

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