Richard Adams

The Girl in a Swing

London: Allen Lane, 1980. First British edition. Hardcover in an unclipped jacket. Green boards with titles in gilt on the spine. A true first edition, first state. Subsequent editions changed the female lead's name from Käthe Geutner to Forster or sometimes Wassermann, due to threat of a libel suit from someone with that name. Adapted by director Gordon Hessler into a 1988 film starring Meg Tilly.
This book is from the library of noted Colorado collector Mark Harms. Near fine. Front board has a small dark mark where a sticker once resided. / Near fine, Very light age toning to the top edge of the jacket. Presented in a clear protective mylar cover. Item #368

Price: $150.00