The Ginger Man.

£500 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

First edition of J.P. Donleavy's cult classic The Ginger Man, previously owned by American composer Ned Rorem. A debauched comedy set in post-war Dublin, following the misadventures of Sebastian Dangerfield. The Traveller's Companion Series No. 7. First edition, first impression (with 'Special Volume / Francs: 1.500' on rear cover, overstamped with price in new francs); 12mo; ownership inscription to first blank leaf, light age-toning to edges and margins, occasional creasing; publisher's green paper wrappers, some creasing to spine else very good; 353pp. Kearney 82

• Binding: Hardcover

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