We Think the World of You
by J. R. Ackerley
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
-
BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: The Bodley Head, 1960. First edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 7.5" by 5". None. A smart first edition copy of Ackerley's moving novel We Think the World of You, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. First edition. A moving yet funny novel that tells the story of middle-aged Frank, who becomes involved in the lives of a working class family. On one hand a study in jealous and frustration, on the other an examination of the realities of working class life. Written by Joe Randolph "J. R." Ackerley, a British writer and editor of the BBC's magazine The Listener. He was openly homosexual in a time when homosexual activity was forbidden by law and thus socially ostracised. Previously held in the library of David Higham Associates, a leading British literary agency representing writers and illustrators. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, very smart with minor wear to the extremities. Original unclipped dust wrapper is also very smart with minor wear and light sunning to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd spot. Previous owner's ink stamp and pencil inscription to the front endpaper. Near Fine
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 899T64
- Title
- We Think the World of You
- Author
- J. R. Ackerley
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Bodley Head
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1960
- Size
- 7.5" by 5"
- Keywords
- Ackerley Think World You Think
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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