
CYNTHIA PAYNE, An exceptional, highly unique piece of British social and pop-culture history. Offered here is a verified True First Edition, First Printing copy of An English Madam: The Life and Work of Cynthia Payne by Paul Bailey, completely elevated by a remarkable, double-signed personal provenance. This set features a fascinating narrative link across two distinct inscriptions handwritten by the infamous Madam herself to a gentleman named "John" during a meeting in August 1998.
The Book:Title: An English Madam: The Life and Work of Cynthia PayneAuthor: Paul BaileyEdition: True UK First Edition, First Printing (Jonathan Cape Ltd, 1982). Inscription: Hand-signed boldly across the front endpaper by Cynthia Payne.
It features her characteristic, sharp wit, inscribed:To John. The Rhodesian Ambassador / Have Fun If you can in this country. Cynthia Payne August 26th 19982. The Business Card (Double-Inscribed):Front: An original, vintage promotional business card from her later career as a "Sex Law Campaigner and Entertainer, " featuring her iconic 32 Ambleside Avenue, Streatham address and the satirical "Luncheon Voucher" (LV) emblem. Thank you for past custom!! Cynthia Payne 1998CONDITION:Book: Hardcover with original dust jacket. The dust jacket shows minor shelf wear consistent with age but has preserved the pages beautifully.The binding is tight, and the internal pages are clean. Card: Excellent condition, safely preserved flat inside the pages of the book for decades. The signed business card will be placed in a protective archival sleeve to ensure it arrives safely.