Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first UK hardcover edition, first printing of The Fifth Child by Doris Lessing in a new archival wrap.
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, light foxing to top page block, tight binding, no spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear and strong corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with an erased price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The rear end paper and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with price intact and mild surface wear. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
Amid the turbulent atmosphere of the late 1960s, Harriet and David Lovatt manage to keep their family safely detached from outside turmoil–until the birth of their fifth child, who is abnormally strong, demanding, even violent
Ships promptly in a secure mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.
