Lillian Beckwith — Lightly Poached

London, Hutchinson, 1973. First edition. Cloth. A beautifully illustrated first edition copy of Beckwith's work of fiction, inspired by her own life in the Hebrides. First edition, first impression. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. Illustrated with lovely cover, title, and eleven heading illustrations by Douglas Hall. 'Lightly Poached' is Lillian Beckwith's fifth book concerning her life in the Hebrides, with a fictional protagonist named 'Miss Peckwitt&apos. Charming domestic scenes and natural encounters are described, such as seeing a golden eagle and playing a piano on the ferry under the stars.Content headings include 'In Search of Apples', 'The Men who Played with the Fairies', 'Family Silver', and 'Pianissimo&apos.Lillian Beckwith (1916-2004), also known as Lillian Comber, was an English writer who wrote a series of semi-autobiographical books set in the Isle of Skye.Collated, complete. In the publisher's original cloth binding, in the unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with no noticeable faults. Dust wrapper is in excellent condition, with just a bit of edge wear and discolouration to top edge of wraps. A few discolouration marks to the reverse of wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine . Ill.: Douglas Hall. Fine/Near Fine.