ASSOCIATION COPY
19 Stories
Heinemann, 1947.
First edition. Original blue cloth, silver lettering to the spine, in original dust jacket. Author's presentation inscription to the front free endpaper, "To Frere affectionately from his grateful 'author' - horrible term - Graham Greene". A fine copy in a near fine dustwrapper, with slight wear to the extremities and a hint of darkening to the spine.
The recipient of this copy was Alexander Stuart Frere, long time editor at Heinemann, and in that capacity amongst the most important figures in British publishing during the 20th century. He was instrumental in the careers of numerous major writers including Anthony Powell, Eric Ambler, Michael Arlen, Nevil Shute, John Steinbeck, Noel Coward, Georgette Heyer, Somerset Maugham and for three decades Graham Greene. Presentation copies of this title are uncommon.
Stock ID: 44446
£6,500.00
