The scarce first title with the sequel, offered as a pair

Townsend, Sue ~ The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4 : Signed By The Author (with) The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole

Methuen London : 1982 / 1984

2 Vols. set : 'The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4' - The First UK printing published by Methuen, London in 1982. The BOOK is in near Fine condition with slight pushing at the spine tips. Light toning to the text-block and page edges due to the quality of the paper stock used. Free from inscriptions. The WRAPPER is complete and is in near Fine condition with little light toning to the spine. The wrapper is protected in a removable Brodart archival cover. Pasted to the front pastedown is the title page from another copy of this title which has been inscribed by the author : ' To Alistair, Very best wishes, from Sue Townsend'. The elusive first title in the acclaimed series and included on the BBC News list of the '100 most influential novels'. Vol. 2 : 'The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole' - The First UK printing published by Methuen, London in 1984. The BOOK is in near Fine condition with slight bumping at the corners. Light toning to the text-block and page edges due to the quality of the paper stock used. Free from inscriptions. The WRAPPER is complete and is in near Fine condition with little light toning to the spine. The wrapper is protected in a removable Brodart archival cover. B/W line drawings throughout to both volumes by Caroline Holden. Successfully adapted for Radio, TV and stage. The scarce first title with the sequel, offered as a pair. Collectible

BINDING: Hardcover
CONDITION: Near Fine
JACKET: Near Fine