Susan Hill — The Bird of Night

London, Hamish Hamilton, 1972. First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition novel by Susan Hill, signed by the author, in the original scarce Whitbread Award wraparound band. The first edition, first impression.Signed by the author to the title page.In the original unclipped dust wrapper, in the scarce 'Whitbread Award' wraparound band.'The Bird of Night' follows the great poet Francis Croft, who is suffering from bouts of madness, and his relationship with his companion who is trying to protect him.This novel won the Whitbread Award, and was shortlisted for the Booker Prize.By the noted author Susan Hill, best known for 'The Woman in Black&apos. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper and wrap around. Externally, fine. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Very minor edge wear to the dust wrapper. Light rubbing to the wraparound band. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Near Fine.