Book #15353

Summer's Lease - 1st Edition/1st Printing

John Mortimer
Book #15353 Summer's Lease - 1st Edition/1st Printing. John Mortimer.

Binding: Full-Leather
Book Condition: Fine+
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Publisher: Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library, 1988.

A special Limited first edition/first printing preceding the trade edition in Very Fine condition, SIGNED by AUTHOR John Mortimer.

Mortimer (author of Rumpole of the Bailey) tells the story of Molly Pargenter who is in Tuscany at her villa (the Summer's Lease ) with her husband, three daughters, and father. A blend of of social satire and mystery culminating in a disturbing climax.

This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather with raised bands and marbled endpapers. Features gilded, sewn-in pages with a satin marker. Simply superb quality; Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; [xxii], 287, [3] pages; Signed by Author.

Price: $70.00

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