Books

The Gormenghast Trilogy first editions. 1. Titus Groan 1946 first edition. VG book in VG dj. Brick red cloth with gilt titles to spine. In second state dustjacket marked Second Impression 15s Net below six reviews. Dj and pages slightly age toned. Owner� s name with date 1951 to ffep. 2. Gormenghast 1950 first edition. VG book in G dj. Brick red cloth with gilt titles to spine. Front flap stating 15s. net. Ffep and following few leaves [as far as p12] have a 1cm closed edge tear to bottom near gutter. Dj and pages age toned. Small loss to head of dj spine. Inscription dated 1950 to ffep. 3. Titus Alone 1959 first edition. G book in G dj. Bright red cloth with gilt titles to spine. Front flap printed 21s net. An area of darker marking to front board. Spotting to edges of text block. Foxing to endpapers and final group of pages; a few spots to prelims. Small loss to spine ends of dj, small closed tear to top edge of rear panel. All djs in protective plastic covers. Size: 9 x 6 inches / 23x15cm. 438, 454, 223 pages. Combined weight: 1.5kg.

The second novel in the Gormenghast series by Mervyn Peake, continuing the turbulent story of the inhabitants of Castle Gormenghast.