The Hand is Red

by John Biggs-Davison, M.P.

First edition.  London:  Johnson, 1973  

Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD+ condition, with a VERY GOOD DJ under Mylar.

• Red covers are mostly clean, with gilt title to the spine.  Corners are sharp.  See photos. 
• Spine has gilt text and is bright with firm ends.
• Binding is strong. 
• End papers/ pastedowns show little sign of age or wear; some adhesion between free end paper and pastedown at back cover.  See photos. 
• Interior exhibits minimal signs of age and wear.  Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.
• DJ looks great behind Mylar and is backed with archival paper.
• Close examination of DJ reveals light edgewear including possible bumps, rubbing, and/or tiny closed tears, some soiling.  See photos.
• PS2026.1111

202 pages. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2 inches

ISBN: 0-85307-140-3

First edition.  Publisher's red cloth beneath unclipped dust jacket, as issued.  Boards are clean, binding is square and firm.  Interior is unmarked.  Jacket shows some tanning to the spine strip.  Condition is overall Very Good Plus.

A history of Ireland, largely of the 20th century, by John Biggs-Davison (1918-1988), Conservative M.P.

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