Round the Rugged Rocks (1951, first edition)
Actor David Niven's first novel
Author
David Niven
Publisher
The Cresset Press, London, 1951
Printing Details
First edition, first printing. Hardback, bound in the original red cloth with gilt titling to spine and upper board. 19 × 12.5cm, 263pp.
The author and actor's first book. A loosely autobiographical novel which follows a young, charming Scot's adventures, including entering the film industry.
Condition
Good condition. There is light fading to the spine and some blotchy fading to the rear board. The contents remains well-bound. The pages clean bar some light spotted foxing to the prelims and page edges. The book remains in strong readable condition.
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