Description: WELSH, IrvineTrainspotting, first edition first print, published in 1993, Secker & Warburg. Past Tense, Clocktower Press, 1992Marabou Stork Nightmares, Jonathan Cape, 1995Acid House, Jonathan Cape, 1994 Description A collectors’ set of Welsh’s first four published works, all in first edition. Unfaded first UK edition of Trainspotting, first printing, with the integral fold-over ‘French’ flaps, published in 1993; first printing. In near fine or better condition. Slight marking to rear cover otherwise bright throughout. Scarce with unfaded spine. Only 1000 copies of this book were granted for the first ever print run. Past Tense, is Welsh’s first ever published work, in a much smaller print run and preceding the publication of Trainspotting. Contains four stories, which were also included in Trainspotting. Marabou Stork Nightmares, regarded as Irvine Welsh’s best literary work. Here in near fine condition and signed by Welsh.Acid House, also in first edition; near fine without fading and the same binding as the original cult classic. ABOUT CANON & RARE BOOKSELLERS Although a relative newcomer with just over a decade of market experience, Canon & Rare carries scholarly understanding that far surpasses this. Our speciality is in fine works of art and literature. We are partnered with only a handful of standout contemporary artists, and sell original works and multiples. Our collection is wide and in it you will find modern and contemporary works, fine prints and limited editions of the likes of Lowry, Hockney and Picasso. Likewise in our book section are rare first editions of modern fiction. Ian Fleming, Agatha Christie and JRR Tolkien to name a few. If you are looking for a specific work, we are on hand to help you with our live consultation service. This is our free service available online during business hours. DELIVERY AND RETURNS Canon & Rare Booksellers offer a guarantee to our buyers, that all items purchased from us are exactly as described. If you are not entirely satisfied the item may be returned to us for a full refund. All items are professionally wrapped in protective packaging before postage. This is to ensure that your items arrive in the same condition that they left us. Ordering with us benefits from same-day dispatch by Special Delivery for the next day and includes insurance.
Price: 1999 GBP
Location: Manchester
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Shipping Cost: 164.64 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Binding: French Flaps
Place of Publication: London
Non-Fiction Subject: Literature, Poetry & Criticism
Signed: Yes
Publisher: Secker & Warburg
Weight: 0.89kg
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1993
Language: English
Illustrator: NA
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Signed, Pre-publication
Fiction Subject: Novels
Author: Welsh, Irvine
Original/Reproduction: Original
Region: Europe
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Character Family: Renton