Simple Takes a Wife
London: Victor Gollancz LTD., 1954.
Advance uncorrected proof of the first British edition. Bound in publisher's drab wraps with typed paper title label adhered to upper wrap with "uncorrected" rubber-stamped to front wrap and title page. Larry McMurtry's copy with his bookplate to the verso of the front cover. Near Fine with lean to binding, light toning and wear. Pages tanned and several hinges exposed throughout. Hughes' breakthrough second work in his popular series, rare in this format. Item #140945566
Price: $3,500
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