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The French Lieutenant's Woman
by John Fowles
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Very Good Indeed
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Jonathan Cape , 1969. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Very Good Indeed. 8" by 5.5" . None. The first edition of this historical romance novel by John Fowles, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. The first edition. In the publisher's original full cloth binding, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. With beautiful illustrated paste-downs by Tom Adams. 'The French Lieutenant's Woman' is a historical romance novel exploring the complex relationship between a Victorian naturalist and a former governess and independent woman. The novel is noted for its depiction of gender issues, with a stark contrast between the strong-willed, independent female protagonist and the traditional male characters. John Fowles was a notable English novelist, best known for his best-selling work, 'The Magus', as well as, 'The Ebony Tower', and 'Daniel Martin'. The half title page is present. In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Externally, excellent with little shelf wear. The original, unclipped dust wrapper is in very smart condition. Some light age-toning and scattered spots to the flyleafs. Some shelf wear to the extremities. The spine is darkened. Light marks to the panels. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean. Fine
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 846G22
- Title
- The French Lieutenant's Woman
- Author
- John Fowles
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good Indeed
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Jonathan Cape
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1969
- Size
- 8" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- historical fiction victorian the collector the magus victorian
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Rooke Books
Biblio member since 2007
BATH, Somerset
About Rooke Books
Welcome to Rooke Books Antiquarian Bookseller
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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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- Shelf Wear
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- Cloth
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- Half Title
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- Fine
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- Title Page
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