Benton's Conviction
London: Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. Hardcover : pp. [vi] [2] 175 [178] : inscribed by author : pale grey cloth boards : gilt lettering to spine : dustwrapper featuring a Fred Williams painting.
Top edge of block a little marked; head of spine very gently pressed, repeated on jacket; jacket edge creased at head. Near fine / near fine. Item #4682
The story revolves around the vicar of a New England country town and his conflicts during the First World War. Inscribed warmly for Colin Steele formerly University Librarian at ANU and signed by the author on title page. Author's first novel. Page was the winner of the 2001 Patrick White Literary Award.
Price: $50.00