In My Own Time, Reminisces Of A Liberal Leader : Signed By The Author With A Complete Composite Set Of ‘The Trial Of The Century’ Cards : With A ‘Liberal Party’ Scrapbook Containing A Signed Letter From Jeremy Thorpe And Clement Freud et al. : With A ‘This Is Liberal Policy’ Flyer And A ‘Evening News Newspaper Headline Flyer Released On The Day Of the Trial Verdicts: Scarce
by Thorpe, Jeremy
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
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Market Harborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
The First UK printing published by Politico Publishing , London in 1999. The BOOK is in near Fine condition with a bump to the upper rear edge and a small light mark to the upper text-block. The WRAPPER is complete and is in near Fine condition with just a tiny rub to the upper front corner and a hint of creasing at the upper spine end. The wrapper is protected in a removable Brodart archival cover. The book has been signed by the author to the front blank end-paper: ' George, with affection, Jeremy'. Accompanied by a composite set of 'The Trial Of The Century' Cards. The set is complete and is in near fine condition. The original envelope, order form, flyer and the final verdict card is present (which was sent out to subscribers once the trial verdict had been reached). These sets were issued in a numbered limitation. A 'Liberal Party Policy Flyer' is included which bears the image of Jeremy Thorpe to the front cover. This is in near fine condition. In addition is a personal 20 page scrapbook containing Liberal Party press cuttings and material. It includes two tipped in hand signed letters from Jeremy Thorpe and Clement Freud on House of Commons official note paper. There is also a large 'Evening News' newspaper headline Flyer measuring 75.5cm x 51 cm. This was released on the day of the trial verdict and has the headline news : ' Thorpe Case Verdicts'. This flyer has good colouring and has minor creasing where it has been folded and light toning to the edges. An interesting set of items relating to Jeremy Thorpe and his trial which was very successfully adapted for TV in 2018, 'A Very English Scandal', starring Ben Whishaw and Hugh Grant. Collectible. More images available on request. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact
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- Bookseller
- Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 122324536797
- Title
- In My Own Time, Reminisces Of A Liberal Leader : Signed By The Author With A Complete Composite Set Of ‘The Trial Of The Century’ Cards : With A ‘Liberal Party’ Scrapbook Containing A Signed Letter From Jeremy Thorpe And Clement Freud et al. : With A ‘This Is Liberal Policy’ Flyer And A ‘Evening News Newspaper Headline Flyer Released On The Day Of the Trial Verdicts
- Author
- Thorpe, Jeremy
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First UK Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Politico Publishing , London
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1999
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Liberal, Politics, Thorpe
Terms of Sale
Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB
Biblio member since 2015
Market Harborough, Leicestershire
About Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB
We trade as a family-run internet business in Market Harborough in the heart of the Midlands. We have over 10 years experience of collecting and selling a range of genres, specialising in iconic modern fiction and children's titles. Please feel free to browse our website: www.ashtonrarebooks.com. All items are fully described and if any reasonable discrepancy is noted on arrival to the customer, a full refund including payment for return to us will be made. Items over £250 may be paid for in instalments subject to agreement- however, all books remain the property of Ashton Rare Books until the full balance has been paid. Please contact us at : les@ashtonrarebooks.com if you are looking for a particular title or require further assistance.We are full members of the PBFA, ABA and ILAB.
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