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Under the Net.

Stock Code 111963

London, Chatto & Windus, 1954

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Presentation copy of the author's first novel. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in black ink to the front free endpaper, 'For Adeline Danger with best wishes from Iris Murdoch July 1954.'

The author's first novel, subsequently selected by the American Modern Library as one of the Best 100 English novels of the 20th century.

First edition, first issue, inscribed by the author; 8vo; unmarked internally; publisher's green paper-covered boards, gilt lettering to spine, spine ends slightly bumped, with the unclipped pictorial dust-jacket by Victor Ross, spine slightly faded (as often), slight chipping to head of spine, light soiling and edge-wear, else an attractive example.

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Under the Net.

MURDOCH, Iris.

Stock code: 111963

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