Book Description

JAMIESON, Morley. Notes on the Short Story. Edinburgh: Brunton's (Booksellers) of Edinburgh 1980. One of a limited edition of 160 numbered copies, of which 150 were printed on Abbey Mills laid paper, bound in plum cloth covered boards with gilt titling on the spine; and 10 copies, numbered 1 to 10, printed on cream Saunders hand-made paper, bound in plum quarter cloth, with marbled paper covered boards, and gilt titling on the spine: all copies signed by the author. This copy is number 5 of the 10 copies printed on cream Saunders hand-made paper, specially bound in plum quarter cloth, with marbled paper covered boards, and gilt titling on the spine. Printed by Alan Anderson at the Tragara Press.
Dealer Notes
Morley Jamieson (1917-1989), writer and bookseller, attended Newbattle Abbey College 1938-9. In 1942 he decided to settle in Edinburgh, lodging initially with Edwin and Willa Muir. He made his living in antiquarian bookselling, working initially for James Thin before taking over Alexander Brunton's bookshop in George Street in 1966; later the business removed to Dundas Street. Jamieson also had a career with the British Council and befriended Robert Graves.
Author JAMIESON, Morley.
Date 1980.
Binding Quarter plum coloured cloth, with marbled paper covered boards.
Publisher Edinburgh: Brunton's (Booksellers) of Edinburgh/ Tragara Press.
Condition Fine copy, as issued.

Price: £75.00

Offered by William Cowan

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