Roddy Doyle — Oh, Play That Thing
London, Jonathan Cape, 2004. First edition. Cloth. A flawless, first edition copy of the second book of 'The Roundup Series' by Irish author Roddy Doyle, signed by the author to the title page. A compelling novel narrating the life of Henry Smart, a young Irish boy growing up in the slums of early twentieth-century Dublin. This novel is the second in The Last Roundup series, in which we see Henry escape to New York City after falling out with his comrades in the Irish Republican Army (IRA).  The first edition, first impression of this work. Written by Irish novelist Roddy Doyle, and signed by him to the title page.Enclosed in the original dust wrapper. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, excellent. Original unclipped dust wrapper is excellent, with no discernible wear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine/Fine.
