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Brake-Pedal Down [Signed].
Hutchinson, 1962.
Signed & inscribed by author to titlepage "To John &/Elizabeth/I hope you/like this/John/22 March 1987". First edition, first printing. 8vo. Blue boards with gilt & red titles. A very good+ copy. No inscriptions. Some light spotting to topedge. The very good+ dustwrapper has some light edgewear & a couple of short closed tears with a touch of tiny paper associated strengthening to verso. Original price of 30snet to front flap. A rare signed Bratby novel.
Semi autobiogaphical novel in which Bratby explores London's gritty post war world through Peter, a volatile socially inhibited student genius whose explosive temperament clashes with a chaotic milieu of returning servicemen, teddy boys and bohemian misfits.
Item #103772
Price: £150.00