Adam Thorpe — Ulverton

London, Secker & Warburg, 1992 . First edition. Cloth. A very scarce signed uncorrected proof copy of Adam Thorpe's first novel, a presentation copy for Malcom Bradbury, with a signed letter from the publisher. A very scarce uncorrected proof copy.  A presentation copy, signed and inscribed by the author, Adam Thorpe, to the title page: 'For Malcom and Elizabeth- with very best wishes and thanks for your support- Adam&apos.  Including a signed letter from the publisher to Malcom Bradbury, an English author and academic. Signed by Dan Franklin, the publishing director of Secker & Warburg.  In the publisher's original paper wraps.  This is the first novel by Adam Thorpe, a British poet and novelist whose works also include short stories, translations, radio dramas and documentaries.  The work recounts 300 years of history in the fictional village of Ulverton, stylistically representing the literary eras of the day.  In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally, very smart. Light shelf wear to extremities, with a crease to front right top corner. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Author's ink inscription to title page. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .