Reflecting her combination of dry humour and observation, this is an omnibus edition of the American Helene Hanff's five autobiographical books. "Underfoot in Showbusiness" is the zany memoir of her playwriting apprenticeship, when she was young and penniless, yet determined to have fun. "84 Charing Cross Road", her most acclaimed work, is the account of her 20-year exchange of correspondence with a London antiquarian bookshop. "The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street" is the diary of her first journey to London. "Apple of My Eye" ...
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Reflecting her combination of dry humour and observation, this is an omnibus edition of the American Helene Hanff's five autobiographical books. "Underfoot in Showbusiness" is the zany memoir of her playwriting apprenticeship, when she was young and penniless, yet determined to have fun. "84 Charing Cross Road", her most acclaimed work, is the account of her 20-year exchange of correspondence with a London antiquarian bookshop. "The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street" is the diary of her first journey to London. "Apple of My Eye" is her eccentric view of life in New York. And "Q's Legacy" is a tribute to Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, who strongly influenced her tastes.
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Good. Size: 7x5x1; Paperback in good condition. There is a crease to the front cover. Light soiling to bottom exterior of pages, and mild discoloration from age. No markings. Spine will have some creasing, but binding remains secure. Good, solid reading copy. Our feedback says it all! Feel confident when you order from Hilltop Book Shop.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. The proper first edition (London) of this compilation. Hardcover, in dust jacket. The jacket is neatly price-clipped. Otherwise very fine--virtually as new. vi, 601pp.
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VG+ in VG jacket. VG+/VG. 8vo. original black boards gilt (a trifle rubbed & marked, prev. owner's name to FFE, paperstock slightly tanned) in dustwrapper priced £15.99 (a little rubbed & nicked, small frays at headcap, slight sunning to spine, small crease to upper flap); pp. [vi (last blank), 602 (last blank), with occ. decorations. A very good copy.
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Very good. Very clean hardcover with mylar protected jacket. no marks. clean text. solid binding. very light wear. ISBN matches listing FAST SHIPPING W/ CONFIRMATION. NO PRIORITY OR INTERNATIONAL ORDERS OVER 4LBs.
