28th Jul, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Herriot (James, 1916-1995, pseudonym of James Alfred Wight; his copies). Two books from the library of James Herriot, i.e. Barstow (Stan). A Raging Calm, 1st edition, London: Michael Joseph, 1968, and Hawkey (Arthur). Bligh's Other Mutiny, 1st edition, London: Angus and Robertson, 1975. Both 8vo, original boards, with the dust jackets, A Raging Calm inscribed by the author 'To James Herriot, with best wishes, Stan Barstow' on the front free endpaper, Bligh's Other Mutiny inscribed by the author 'With best wishes to Alfred Wight, from an admirer of James Herriot, Arthur Hawkey' on the title-page, A Raging Calm dust jacket toned, slightly water-stained and with short tear to head of front joint (qty: 2) Provenance: given to the vendor by Jim Wight, son of James Herriot.
Sold for £130
Estimated at £80 - £120
Auction: Books, Maps & Manuscripts, 28th Jul, 2021
Books, Maps & Manuscripts
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