Lot 84
Brown, George Mackay - Hughes, Ted - 4 works inscribed to George Mackay Brown
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 14 February 2018 at 10:00 GMT
Description
How the Whale Became and other stories. London: Penguin, 1963. 8vo, paperback, signed by the author and inscribed: "For George from one of your keener fans - affectionately Ted", text-block detached; [Idem] Crow. London: Faber and Faber, 1974. 8vo, paperback, signed by the author, inscribed "For George with affection and admiration, from Ted 20th June 1984"; [Idem] Cave Birds. London: Faber and Faber, 1978. Oblong 4to, inscribed "To George from Dave December '78" "And again for George from Dave's pal Ted June 1982", original cloth, dust-jacket a little chipped and price-clipped; [Idem] River. London: Faber and Gaber, 1983. Oblong 4to, paperback, inscribed from the author: "For George, As in lochs - some fish, some leeches. With affection Ted 21st June 1984" (4)
Footnote
Provenance: From the family of Brian Murray, Literary Executor to George Mackay Brown