2 Vols A Singer at the Wedding; The Song of the Nightingale

Published by Hamish Hamilton 1978-1980, London, 1978

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A smart two-volume collection featuring Arnold"s debut and its thematic successor, with one volume signed and inscribed by the author on the title page, complete with the original unclipped dust wrappers. In the publisher's original cloth bindings. First editions. Complete with the original unclipped dust wrappers. A two-volume collection including one signed copy, consisting of: A Singer at the Wedding (1980). Second impression, signed and inscribed by the author, Bruce Arnold, to the title page. "For Teresa McDonald, with best wishes, the author, Bruce Arnold, July 1983." Arnold"s debut novel, set within the shifting cultural landscape of Ireland, tracing artistic ambition and societal change.The Song of the Nightingale (1980). First edition. This copy has not been signed by the author. A thematically linked follow-up that deepens Arnold"s interest in the world of music, identity, and the strains placed upon artistic communities.Bruce Arnold (1936-) is an Anglo-Irish journalist, critic, and novelist whose fiction often explores creative ambition against the backdrop of contemporary Irish society. In the publisher's original cloth bindings. Externally, smart. Damp staining with fading to lower edge of "Nightingale" at tail of spine and fore edge, not affecting the internal contents. Dust wrappers, very smart. Slight fading to extremities, heavier to spine of "Nightingale." The odd minor handling mark and spot to wraps. Slight edge wear resulting in one or two very sight closed tears and creases to extremities. Previous seller's discreet label to front flap of "Nightingale," partially removed but with residue. Internally, firmly bound. pages bright and clean with one or two spots and handling marks to fore edges. Very Good Indeed. …

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Title
2 Vols A Singer at the Wedding; The Song of the Nightingale
Author
Bruce Arnold
Publisher
Hamish Hamilton 1978-1980, London
Publication year
1978
Condition
Very Good Indeed
Dust jacket
Very Good Indeed
Signed
signed by author
Book Type
book
Binding
Cloth
Illustrator
None
Item weight
0.75 kilograms
Dimensions
8" by 5"

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