signed first edition
1969 · London
by Durrell, Lawrence; Thomas, Alan G.
London: Faber and Faber Limited, 1969. First printing. Very good plus in very good plus jacket.. First edition of this collection of Durrell's pieces on place, including letters and previously unpublished essays — with inscription by editor Alan G. Thomas in the year of publication. 8.75'' x 5.5''. Original light orange cloth, gilt-lettered spine. In original pictorial dust jacket (no price, as issued). Illustrated in black and white. 430 pages. Inscribed by Thomas on half-title page: "With Best Wishes / From The Editor / Alan G. Thomas / Chelsea 1969." Jacket with light edgewear and toning to margins, foxing to top edge of rear flap. Book with front board slightly bowed, bit of minor bumping to bottom of boards, else sound.
(Inventory #: 53093)