Description
Signed first edition of The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy, with his rare full signature. This is the true first impression, printed exclusively for Waterstone’s upon naming it their 2019 Book of the Year.
Octavo, [unpaginated]. Cream hardcover, title in gilt on purple cloth spine, yellow bookmark sewn in. Later impressions were bound with blue and green cloth spines. Stated “First Published… 2019” on copyright page with publisher’s full number line. Solid text block, a fine example. Includes the Waterstone paper bookmark laid-in at front.
Signed and dated by the author on the half title: “Charles Mackesy / 12.19.19.” A scarce true first with a unique full signature by the author.