Menagerie Manor

Durrell, Gerald
1964 (First Edition). Rupert Hart-Davis , London, England

This quite famous book largely relates to his purchase and establishment of the zoo on Jersey though it remains highly entertaining and is enhanced by 41 wonderful Thompson illustrations too.

$48.00

Specifications

Author Durrell, Gerald
Illustrator Illustrated by Ralph Thompson
Publisher Rupert Hart-Davis
Place Published London, England
Year Published 1964 (First Edition)
Date of First Edition
or Edition Notes
1964
Size Royal 8vo - Octavo, 254mm x 165mm
Chapters VIII
Pages 176pp

Condition Report

Cover Hardcover with orange cloth and gold title original a sound spine devoid of any shelf wear with and illustrated pink and grey unclipped dust wrapper with corner chipping and two very small verse repaired tears to the front cover now protected with removable clear archival covering.
Overall A near faultless interior devoid of foxing has a rough ink author signature in middle of a dedication page and a prior owner ink gift inscription on front free end paper.