A first edition copy of ...And Far Away by the Scottish travel writer Garry Hogg, published by Phoenix House Ltd., London, in 1946.
Written in the years immediately following the Second World War, this engaging travel narrative records Hogg's journeys through Britain's remote landscapes and rural communities. Blending keen observation with humour and thoughtful commentary, the book captures a way of life that has largely disappeared, making it an evocative snapshot of post-war Britain. Illustrated with photographic plates throughout, it remains one of Hogg's more sought-after travel works.
Presented in the original publisher's cloth binding and retaining its original illustrated dust jacket. The jacket shows moderate age-related wear, rubbing and a few small nicks to the edges, while the binding remains firm and the contents are clean and well preserved.
An appealing first edition for collectors of British travel writing and twentieth-century Scottish authors.
Key Information
- Title: ...And Far Away
- Author: Garry Hogg
- Publisher: Phoenix House Ltd.
- Place of Publication: London
- Publication Date: 1946
- Edition: First Edition
- Binding: Original publisher's cloth
- Dust Jacket: Yes – original illustrated dust jacket
- Illustrations: Black and white photographic plates
- Language: English
- Format: Hardback
Condition Report
- Original cloth binding in very good condition.
- Original dust jacket present with rubbing, light creasing and small edge nicks.
- Minor marks to the dust jacket consistent with age.
- Binding firm and secure.
- Internally clean with bright pages.
- Light age toning to the page edges.
- No obvious inscriptions visible in the photographs.
- Overall a very good first edition.