Books

A set of three first edition, first printings published by John Murray between 1977 and 2013. A Time of Gifts is a near fine book lightly spotted in a near fine unclipped wrapper. Inscribed on the front endpaper by the Author 'To/Mary Stewart/in admiration, and with /every kind wish/from/Patrick Leigh Fermor*'/22.9.77/* See p.121 for borrowed plumage.' In addition, on page 121, Fermor has marked the line pertaining to the 'borrowed plumage'. 'Between The Woods and the Water' is a very good book in a very good unclipped wrapper with spine fading. 'The Broken Road' is a fine book in like unclipped wrapper - SIGNED by Colin Thubron and Artemis Cooper. A superb set of signed first editions, the highlight being the inscribed association of volume one. Patrick Leigh Fermor's trilogy, also known as the "Time of Gifts" trilogy, is a series of travel books that chronicle his journey across Europe from 1933 to 1935. Consisting: "A Time of Gifts" (1977) - This book covers Leigh Fermor's journey from Holland to the Middle Danube; "Between the Woods and the Water" (1986) - This book covers Leigh Fermor's journey from the Middle Danube to the Iron Gates, which marks the border between Serbia and Romania; "The Broken Road" (2013) - This book covers Leigh Fermor's journey from the Iron Gates to Constantinople (now Istanbul). The trilogy is widely regarded as a classic of travel literature, and Leigh Fermor's writing is celebrated for its erudition, charm, and vivid descriptions of people, places, and landscapes. In addition to its literary qualities, the trilogy also provides a fascinating snapshot of Europe in the years leading up to World War II.

The narrative continues Patrick Leigh Fermor's epic journey across Europe, on foot before the advent of World War II.