Faber 1930s Morning Tide Neil M. Gunn Scottish Fiction Worn Spine

Condition: Good

Condition Notes: Used – Acceptable condition. Worn spine edges, light cover fading, and moderate corner wear. Internally clean pages, with light age toning and tight binding.

Language: English

Era: 1930s

Book Title: Neil M. Gunn

Narrative Type: Fiction

Author: Morning Tide

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Topic: Books

Vintage: Yes

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Morning Tide by Neil M. Gunn – Classic Scottish ComingofAge Novel from Faber Library No. 7

This item is an early edition of Morning Tide by Neil M. Gunn, published by Faber and Faber Ltd., London, as part of the distinguished “Faber Library” series (No. 7). This quietly powerful novel is a semiautobiographical comingofage story set in the Scottish Highlands, where Gunn weaves themes of nature, family, and selfdiscovery in a fishing community.

The book is bound in green cloth boards with silver spine titling. The spine shows visible wear, with slight fraying to the edges and light fading. The cover corners and edges also exhibit light rubbing. The interior pages are tonally aged but clean, with no major foxing or annotations noted. The front endpaper includes a retail label from C. Thurnam & Sons Ltd., Carlisle—an appealing detail for provenance collectors.

Product Details:

• Title: Morning Tide

• Author: Neil M. Gunn

• Publisher: Faber and Faber Ltd., London

• Series: The Faber Library – No. 7

• Publication Date: Circa 1930s (no explicit date inside)

• Binding: Hardcover (Green cloth)

• Language: English

• Pages: Approx. 190 (not stated)

Condition:
Used – Acceptable condition. Worn spine edges, light cover fading, and moderate corner wear. Internally clean pages, with light age toning and tight binding. No dust jacket included.

About the Author & Historical Context:

Neil M. Gunn (1891–1973) was one of the most important Scottish novelists of the 20th century. A central figure in the Scottish Renaissance, Gunn’s fiction often celebrated the rugged beauty and cultural traditions of the Highlands. Morning Tide, originally published in 1930, draws on his own childhood experiences to depict the awakening of intellectual and emotional life in a young boy surrounded by the rhythms of coastal life.

Gunn’s work influenced generations of Scottish writers, offering a voice that helped shape modern Scottish identity through literature.

Why Add This to Your Library?

• A vintage copy of a pivotal Scottish novel by a major literary figure

• Great for readers interested in Scottish history, identity, and natural themes

• Early Faber Library edition – collectible format

• A story of introspection and heritage that still resonates today