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The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Cover shows moderate signs of use, with a few bumps and scrapes. Text lightly discoloured with age, but otherwise clean. A presentable used copy with no major flaws. Publisher's note: Alight with a young man's idealism in "Midsummer Night Madness" (stories about the Troubles), or turning his talents to the Irish character and Catholicism in "A Purse of Coppers" and "Theresa", Sean O'Faolain's prose is by turns lyrical, exuberant and austere. Size: 19.7 x 12.8 x 2 cm. 445 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Fiction; Short stories, English; ISBN: 0140183396. ISBN/EAN: 9780140183399. Add. Inventory No: 240308SWG011055.

Introduction by Edward Garnett. This is O Faolain's (1900 - 1991) first book and drew on his experiences on the Irish War of Independence and the Civil War. Dedicated to his wife, Eileen. Tightly bound. Text clean and unmarked. Spine a little faded.Some browning of paper.

The hinges are in good condition. Photograph available on request.

First edition. Full green cloth with orange and white paper labels to spine and front board, 7-7/8" tall, 237 pp. Significant toning to spine panel of dust jacket which is otherwise near fine; more moderate toning to spine of book. The first collection of stories from the influential Irish author & critic.