Saturday Night And Sunday Morning by Alan Sillitoe

The corners are slightly bumped but otherwise it is fine. The gilt titling on the spine gives the novel's title, year of publication and states that it is a 'Signed Copy'. Beautifully constructed in quarter calf with raised bands at the spine and marble-effect paper, which is finely detailed with gold. The accompanying handmade clamshell box is in fine condition and crafted by Heritage Bindery in California. Shorter than the first, Sillitoe's signature still flourishes. Azzini, I am now back in London so can sign your books whenever you care to send them. The second letter reads: '14 Ladbroke Terr. The author's 'S' in this instance varies from his typical signature and is written with a flourish to the hand. I shall be at: 14 Ladbroke Terr London W11 3PG > All best wishes, Alan Sillitoe. I shall be back in England early in October, so if you would contact me again at that time I will sign your book*.

Azzini, your letter has been passed on to me here in France for which many thanks. The enveloped letter (with accompanying French stamps) reads: 'St-Pargoire August 1st. Azzini, who presumably sent the author his book and accompanying request to be signed. The accompanying letters, one of which is with the original envelope, are entirely written in Sillitoe's hand. Overall, this is a very near fine copy of a seminal working-class work. The author's signature is boldly flat signed in black ink to the full title page. The text blocks are immaculate and free from foxing. There is one small crease at the tail end of the spine, and the corners are so lightly bumped. The boards are free from notable chips and marks, beautifully bound in the publisher's red buckram with gilt titling. There are some very slight handling marks to the rear panel and very slight abrasion to the front. There is some slight professional restorative work at the top of the spine, pasted into a near-seamless colour match. Alen 13s 6d net' price in bold, red lettering. It has not been price clipped and shows the original 'W.H. The famous dustwrapper, illustrated by Mona Moore and depicting Arthur Seaton and Doreen, is bright and clean to it's limits.

Saturday Night And Sunday Morning by Alan Sillitoe