London, Jonathan Cape, 1950
Presentation copy with ALS. The author's fifth novel, and the second published under his pen name. Inscribed by him to the front free endpaper, 'To Mary Allen, Souvenirs of a delightful production of 'Prince Genji' From William Cooper 16.iii.50.'
Loosely inserted is an ALS addressed to the same recipient on Civil Service Comission headed paper, 'Dear Mary Allen, Here's a little present for you! Yours sincerely, William Cooper.'
First edition, first impression, inscribed by the author with ALS loosely inserted; 8vo; minor spotting to front free endpaper, else unmarked internally; publisher's tan cloth, red lettering to spine and upper cover, with the unclipped dustjacket, slightly rubbed and soiled, one or two short closed tears, traces of internal repair, else very good.
Loosely inserted is an ALS addressed to the same recipient on Civil Service Comission headed paper, 'Dear Mary Allen, Here's a little present for you! Yours sincerely, William Cooper.'
First edition, first impression, inscribed by the author with ALS loosely inserted; 8vo; minor spotting to front free endpaper, else unmarked internally; publisher's tan cloth, red lettering to spine and upper cover, with the unclipped dustjacket, slightly rubbed and soiled, one or two short closed tears, traces of internal repair, else very good.
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