The Onion Eaters
by J. P. Donleavy
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1971 . First edition. Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. 8" by 5.5". None. A well presented first edition of this interesting work of fiction by novelist James Patrick Donleavy. First edition, in the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Written by American-Irish novelist James Patrick Donleavy, who is known for his short stories, plays and novels. He is best remembered for his novel 'The Ginger Man', which was initially banned for obscenity. 'The Onion Eaters' tells the interesting and chaotic story of a young American who inherits an Irish castle, complete with quirky servants and unique guests. Donleavy uses his own experiences from his American-Irish upbringing to influence the tale. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, lovely, with minor shelf wear only. Dust wrapper is excellent, with very light edge wear and slight sunning to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Fine
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 881Q33
- Title
- The Onion Eaters
- Author
- J. P. Donleavy
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Eyre and Spottiswoode
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1971
- Size
- 8" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- J P Donleavy Dust wrapper first edition fiction Dust wrapper
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Rooke Books
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BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- Cloth
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- Spine
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- Fine
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- Shelf Wear
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- First Edition
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