The Ragman's Daughter [Signed, Peter Apap Bologna's copy]

London: W. H. Allen, 1963. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine-/Fine. First Impression of the author's second short story collection, after The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner. Crown 8vo (196 x 123mm): 190pp. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper-covered boards, spine lettered in gold; illustrated dust jacket by Patrick Tilley, priced 16s. Signed by Sillitoe on title page, with book plate to front paste-down of Peter Apap Bologna, whose collection of modern first editions was auctioned at Christie's in 1999. An excellent example (text block lightly toned and spotted), tightly bound and clean throughout, with the bright dust jacket. Gerard A9. Collects seven stories previously published in periodicals. The title story, in which a young Englishman reminisces about his wild teen-age days, was filmed in 1972, directed by Harold Becker and starring Simon Rouse and Victoria Tennant. N. B. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition, with dust jackets carefully preserved in archival, removable mylar sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. (Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association, and we subscribe to its codes of ethics.).