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Limited First Edition of A Time To Keep Silence; Warmly Inscribed by Patrick Leigh Fermor to Daphne and Xan Fielding

FERMOR, Patrick Leigh [Xan and Daphne Fielding].

A Time To Keep Silence.

London: The Queen Anne Press, 1953.

Limited first edition of the author's third book, one of 500 numbered copies, this is number 75, regarding his experiences in various monasteries. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by John Craxton. Association copy, inscribed by Leigh Fermor to Daphne and Xan Fielding in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, "To Daphne and Xan, with love from Paddy London 18.iii.1953." The recipient Daphne Fielding was a British socialite and memoirist best known for The Duchess of Jermyn Street and The Nearest Way Home, offer valuable insight into the world of the “Bright Young Things” and the decline of the English upper classes. Xan Fielding was a British writer and former SOE operative whose travel memoirs and wartime accounts, notably Hide and Seek, blend adventurous narrative with rich cultural insights from the Mediterranean and Middle East. After the fall of Crete in May 1941, he joined the Special Operations Executive, and was eventually landed in Crete with a supply of weapons and explosives by the submarine Torbay, under Commander Anthony Miers. Fielding teamed up with Patrick Leigh Fermor, and built an intelligence gathering network which provided detailed information on the movement of Axis troops, shipping, and air transport. He arranged for the transpo...

Price: $4,200.00 Item Number: 150279

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First Edition of A Time To Keep Silence; Inscribed by Patrick Leigh Fermor

FERMOR, Patrick Leigh.

A Time To Keep Silence.

London: John Murray, 1957.

First edition of the author's third book, detailing his experiences in various monasteries. Octavo, original cloth. Illustrated by John Craxton. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the dedication page, "From [My Mother] AE. Leigh Fermor Fudge with thanks for safe transportation to Regency Sq. Brighton MCMLXIX." Fermor has crossed out the 'To' in the printed 'To my Mother' dedication and inscribed the book as a thank you from his mother Aeileen Leigh Fermor. Known to her family as Fudge, Fermor's mother moved in old age to a rest home near Brighton, Sussex, in the late 1960's where Fermor visited her frequently. This book was likely given as a gift of appreciation to a friend of the family who assisted Fermor's mother in her move from her home in Regency Square to Brighton. Additionally signed by Fermor on the title page. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Peter Todd Mitchell.

Price: $4,000.00 Item Number: 135041

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Inscribed by Both Patrick Leigh Fermor and George Psychoundakis

LEIGH FERMOR, Patrick; George Psychoundakis.

George Psychoundakis: A Letter to C.A. Trypanis.

Athens: The American College of Greece, 1999.

First edition of this work by the author of A Time of Gifts. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, warmly inscribed by both Patrick Leigh Fermor and George Psychoundakis to John Leatham, who contributed the introduction to this volume. Additionally signed by Leigh Fermor on another page. In fine condition.

Price: $1,500.00 Item Number: 3911

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First Edition of A Time To Keep Silence; Warmly Inscribed by Patrick Leigh Fermor

FERMOR, Patrick Leigh.

A Time To Keep Silence.

London: John Murray, 1957.

First edition of the author's third book, regarding his experiences in various monasteries. Octavo, original blue cloth. Illustrated by John Craxton. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "Mary Anna with love from Paddy 2.6.88." The recipient, Mary Anna Marten (with her bookplate to the inside gutter), was the daughter of the 3rd and last Lord Alington of Crichel and later trustee of The British Museum. Near fine in the original dust jacket with light rubbing and wear. Jacket design by Peter Todd Mitchell.

Price: $1,150.00 Item Number: 2641

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First Edition of Forever Ulysses; Signed by Translator Patrick Leigh Fermor

RODOCANACHI, C.P. [Translated by Patrick Leigh Fermor].

Forever Ulysses.

New York: The Viking Press, 1938.

First edition of the author's first novel and Patrick Leigh Fermor's first significant literary contribution. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by the translator Patrick Leigh Fermor on the title page. Fine in a very good dust jacket with some wear to the crown of the spine and a few small closed tears. Leigh Fermor translated this novel at the age of 22.

Price: $850.00 Item Number: 3901

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