Hardback, no dj. Readers Union. London 1957. First Edition. Clean on the inside. Shelf wear on the boards. Corners bumped. Please look at the photos for the exact descrption. Tight binding. The edges of the pages are tanned due to age. Boards wrapped in sand color material. The spine is faded. 355 pages. 19.5 x 13 x 2.5 cm. 400 g. approx.
A Man's Estate by Emyr Humphreys, published in 1957. This was his first novel, and it deals with themes of land, legacy, and the personal struggles of the characters, often in a Welsh setting, which is common in his work.
The edition you mentioned, a first edition hardback by Readers Union Eyre & Spottiswoode, is a significant piece for collectors. First editions from this era, particularly with hardback bindings, can hold some value.
Ref: 1372. (V).