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Auction #114 begins on 11 Apr 2024

Nadine Gordimer et. al.

SIX ONE ACT PLAYS - Containing NADINE GORDIMER'S PLAY 'THE FIRST CIRCLE'

Published: J.L. Van Schaik, Pretoria, 1949

Edition: 1st.

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This is by far and away the scarcest Gordimer book, particularly so in the dustwrapper which is seldom encountered. It was published in 1949, the same year as "Face to Face", her first solo book and is arguably her first appearance in book form. Her contribution is the 28pp. play "The First Circle". Missing from most Gordimer collections. Other contributors include Joyce Miller, Arch. J.A. Wison, Rich Davies, Mary Thomas and Grace Sherwin.

The book itself is in very good plus condition with an ownership stamp on the front pastedown. The dustwrapper has some edge wear, most noticeably a 2 x 1 cm. chip of upper rear panel at the junction with the spine, a small chip at the base of the spine and a short tear at the top of the rear flap fold. However it is still, bright, crisp and attractive.

This scarce item in the rare dustwrapper is missing from most Gordimer collections. Gordimer is one of only two South African authors to have won both the Booker and Nobel prizes. 

  • Jacket Condition: Very Good
  • Binding Condition: Very Good Plus
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: Small 8vo.
  • Sold By: Ronald Levine - Modern First Editions
  • Contact Person: Ronald Levine
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 011643 8437
  • Preferred Payment Methods: EFT for South African customers and International Bank Tranfer for customers abroad. I am unable to accept payment by credit card.
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