1989 A Disaffection James Kelman First Edition Signed

8.5" by 5.5". A signed first edition of this unique novel by James Kelman, which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize. First Edition, Publishers' Original Binding, Signed, With Dustwrapper. This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed. The first edition, first impression of this work.

Signed by the author to the title page, dated February 1989. In the original unclipped dustwrapper. Winner of the James Tait Black Memorial Prize Shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1989. A Disaffection' is a stream-of-consciousness novel written in the Scottish dialect, revolving around the twenty-nine year old schoolteacher Patrick Doyle. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dustwrapper.

Externally, near fine, with just a couple of light marks to the boards, and a little bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Dustwrapper with minor marks and light edgewear. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean. Overall Condition: Near Fine Near Fine. Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear.

Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy. Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones.

Often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy. Some more serious faults as will. Be described in the condition report under'condition.

Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair. As with good only above but with other faults. Leaving a compromised copy even after repair. Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them.

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