Gemma Bovery
by Posy Simmonds
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
-
BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: Jonathan Cape, 1999 . First edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 12" by 7". Posy Simmonds. The first edition, first impression of this beautiful graphic novel signed by the author. First edition, first impression of Gemma Bovery by Posy Simmonds in the original publisher's cloth binding and unclipped dust wrapper. A lovely graphic novel for adults, exploring themes of love, betrayal and deception. Signed by the author to the title page. In the original publisher's cloth binding and unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent. There is some minor wear to the extremities of the dust wrapper and a few creases. To the binding, there is some light bumping to the extremities, particularly to one spot at the bottom of the front board. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are very bright and clean. Near Fine
Synopsis
Posy Simmonds is best known for her cartoon strip in the Guardian featuring the Weber family. Her previous books include Mustn't Grumble , Mrs. Weber's Diary , True Love and Pure Posy , as well as several children's books.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 841W4
- Title
- Gemma Bovery
- Author
- Posy Simmonds
- Illustrator
- Posy Simmonds
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Jonathan Cape
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1999
- Size
- 12" by 7"
- Keywords
- Gemma Bovery Posy Simmonds First edition First impression Posy Simmonds Dust wrapper Graphic novels
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Rooke Books
Biblio member since 2007
BATH, Somerset
About 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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