The Right Playmate James Broughton Hoffnung 1952 1st Ed UK Rupert Hart-Davis

by James Broughton, Gerard Hoffnung

£40 · Offered by eBay

First edition

1952 The Right Playmate by James Broughton with pictures by Gerard Hoffnung. Vintage First Edition UK hardcover printing published by Rupert Hart-Davis. A whimsically illustrated satirical and humorous poetry collection showcasing the collaborative efforts of the avant-garde filmmaker James Broughton and cartoonist Gerard Hoffnung. Includes the original matching pictorial dust jacket. The book is structurally intact with clean, uncreased pages and complete leaf sets. Significant cosmetic shelf wear is present along the dust jacket margins, including minor chipping, perimeter paper loss, small tears along the top edges, and a noticeable shelf dust smudge mark visible on the lower corner tip. The interior pages remain clear with a trace dust mark noted specifically on the title page, while the hardcover boards below are well-protected. Disclaimer: Books are gently cleaned before shipping. Depending on age and previous storage, minor superficial shelf dust or light age residue may remain. Please review photos for exact condition. Sold as-is. James Broughton Poetry / Gerard Hoffnung Cartoonist / Antiquarian Humor Satire / Rupert Hart Davis UK

• Publisher: Rupert Hart-Davis
• Year: 1952
• Condition: Good

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