Adams (Richard) Watership Down
£950
London, Rex Collings, 1972.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original brown cloth. Dust-jacket, priced £3.50.
An epic tale of a group of rabbits seeking a new home, exploring themes of survival and freedom, far removed from the more soporific tales of Beatrix Potter.
In stock
A little, very minor speckling to cloth towards upper fore-edge of upper board, overall very good; jacket with some wear/splits to corners and spine-ends, some tape repairs to reverse.
Folding sheet. 2 maps (1 colour).
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