Michael Noonan — The December Boys
London, Melbourne and Toronto, Heinemann, 1963 . First edition. Cloth. The scarce first edition of Michael Noonan's family drama novel, signed by the author. First edition of The December Boys by Michael Noonan in the original publisher's cloth binding and unclipped dust wrapper.Signed and inscribed by the author to the title page. Inscribed 'This story was fully planned when I was studying with you over Christmas, 1960.'This novel follows the story of four orphan boys who compete to be adopted. It was adapted into a Australian drama film directed by Rod Hardy in 2007 starring Daniel Radcliffe. In the original publisher's cloth binding and unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent. The dust wrapper is slightly worn to the extremities and age toned. To the binding, there is some light bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with some light age toning. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed.
