The Best in English since 1939.
London, Allison and Busby, 1984
Presentation copy. First edition, inscribed by the author on the title page: 'To David / Anthony Burgess / 3/11/90'.
Burgess, the author of A Clockwork Orange, lists his favourite novels in the English language from 1939 to 1983, including works by most of the greatest writers of the twentieth century. Each selection is described in a short essay.
First edition, first impression, inscribed by the author; 8vo; internally fine; publisher's black cloth, gilt lettering to spine, with the unclipped pictorial dustjacket, top edge and flaps slightly toned, panels slightly marked, else near-fine.
Burgess, the author of A Clockwork Orange, lists his favourite novels in the English language from 1939 to 1983, including works by most of the greatest writers of the twentieth century. Each selection is described in a short essay.
First edition, first impression, inscribed by the author; 8vo; internally fine; publisher's black cloth, gilt lettering to spine, with the unclipped pictorial dustjacket, top edge and flaps slightly toned, panels slightly marked, else near-fine.
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