Judith Hearne
Moore, Brian
London: Andre Deutsch, 1955. 1st ed.; 2nd ptg.
223 pp.; 19 × 13 × 2 cm.
Hardcover (very good); Dust jacket (fair)

Second printing of the first edition of Moore's breakthrough novel after publishing four pulp thrillers. Copy is in very good condition. Minimal wear to the burgundy cloth boards. Interior is clean and unmarked with a solid, square binding. Dust jacket is fair. Price clipping to front flap. Wear and chipping to the edges. Small portion of loss to the head of the spine and a little bit more at the base. Some staining to the spine and the rear. Jacket now wrapped in protective cover.