August Is A Wicked Month Edna O'Brien SIGNED 1st Edition 1st Print 1965 Cape HB

AUGUST IS A WICKED MONTH by Edna O'Brien - True UK First Edition, First Printing (1965). SIGNED DIRECTLY BY THE AUTHOR. An exceptional opportunity to acquire a true UK first edition, first printing of.

August Is a Wicked Month. Edna O'Brien's compelling and boundary-pushing fourth novel. Published by Jonathan Cape in 1965, this landmark work features an iconic dust jacket showcasing striking photographic portraits of a young O'Brien captured by the legendary photographer Lord Snowdon. This copy is flat-signed directly onto the title page by Edna O'Brien in her elegant, fluid hand. This is a genuine trade first printing-not a book club edition, not a modern reproduction, and not a signed bookplate sticker. Girls in Their Married Bliss. The Book & Binding (Very Good). Bound in the original publisher's grey cloth boards with crisp gilt spine text and sharp corners. The internal book block is remarkably clean, tight, and completely unread. Pages are free from library stamps, commercial stickers, bookplates, or previous owner inscriptions. Features the brilliant original pink top-edge page stain, which is beautifully clear and visible. The Dust Jacket (Very Good).

Very well-preserved, complete, and entirely in one piece with vibrant, crisp coloration. The inner flaps feature neat, vintage 45-degree corner clips approx. 5mm on all four ends to prevent shelf snagging. Crucially, the original publisher cover price remains completely intact, unclipped, and fully visible on the flap. Displays beautifully on a shelf with only minor, natural signs of vintage edge rubbing.

Please see the photos provided to inspect the exact condition of the jacket, top staining, and signature. Feel free to message me with any questions or if you require additional photos.

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