A Raging Calm, Stan Barstow, 1968 [Signed, First Edition]

Signed and inscribed first edition of Stan Barstow's 1967 novel, A Raging Calm. A restrained, perceptive novel showing Barstow’s sharp eye for working-class realism and emotional nuance. Signed to a Norman Mozell opposite half-title page. Jacket designed by Arthur Gilpin.

Good Condition. Pictorial jacket over brown cloth and gilt titles to spine. Binding is firm. Previous owner's inscription to front free end paper. Pages are clean. Signed opposite half-title page. Boards are clean. Unclipped jacket has moderate wear to edges, slight tanning to spine and a more notable dark mark to rear panel's top left corner. Small markings to front panel. Minor chipping to jacket's spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean.