GREENE, Graham.
The Comedians.
The Comedians.
Stock Code 124942
London, The Bodley Head, 1966.
presentation copy
Greene's best late work, inscribed by the author pre-publication on the front free endpaper: 'For Jeanne and Sherman / with love + happy wishes / for Christmas 1965 / from Graham. / "A dog has at least to keep your / secrets." p. 287'.The recipients were Greene's long-standing friends Sherman Stonor, 6th Baron Camoys and Jeanne Stonor, Lady Camoys.
First edition, first impression, inscribed by the author; 8vo; unmarked internally except by the author; publisher's green cloth, titles to spine gilt, with the unclipped dustjacket, hint of fading to spine, else fine.
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