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  • First Edition of A Time To Keep Silence; Inscribed by Patrick Leigh Fermor

    FERMOR, Patrick Leigh.

    A Time To Keep Silence.

    London: John Murray, 1957.

    First edition of the author's third book, detailing his experiences in various monasteries. Octavo, original blue cloth. Illustrated by John Craxton. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the dedication page, "From [My Mother] AE. Leigh Fermor Fudge with thanks for safe transportation to Regency Sq. Brighton MCMLXIX." Fermor has crossed out the 'To' in the printed 'To my Mother' dedication and inscribed the book as a thank you from his mother Aeileen Leigh Fermor. Known to her family as Fudge, Fermor's mother moved in old age to a rest home near Brighton, Sussex, in the late 1960's where Fermor…

    Price: $2,500.00     Item Number: 135041

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  • First Edition of A Time To Keep Silence; Warmly Inscribed by Patrick Leigh Fermor

    FERMOR, Patrick Leigh.

    A Time To Keep Silence.

    London: John Murray, 1957.

    First edition of the author's third book, regarding his experiences in various monasteries. Octavo, original blue cloth. Illustrated by John Craxton. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "Mary Anna with love from Paddy 2.6.88." The recipient, Mary Anna Marten (with her bookplate to the inside gutter), was the daughter of the 3rd and last Lord Alington of Crichel and later trustee of The British Museum. Near fine in the original dust jacket with light rubbing and wear. Jacket design by Peter Todd Mitchell.

    Price: $1,150.00     Item Number: 2641

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