Trainspotting, first edition first print, published in 1993, Secker & Warburg. Past Tense, Clocktower Press, 1992.
Marabou Stork Nightmares, Jonathan Cape, 1995. Acid House, Jonathan Cape, 1994.
A collectors' set of Welsh's first four published works, all in first edition. Unfaded first UK edition of Trainspotting, first printing, with the integral fold-over'French' flaps, published in 1993; first printing. In near fine or better condition.
Slight marking to rear cover otherwise bright throughout. Only 1000 copies of this book were granted for the first ever print run.
Past Tense, is Welsh's first ever published work, in a much smaller print run and preceding the publication of Trainspotting. Contains four stories, which were also included in Trainspotting.
Marabou Stork Nightmares, regarded as Irvine Welsh's best literary work. Here in near fine condition and signed by Welsh.
Acid House, also in first edition; near fine without fading and the same binding as the original cult classic. ABOUT CANON & RARE BOOKSELLERS.
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