The Mexican Object Lesson
Robbery Under Law The Mexican Object Lesson
Chapman & Hall, 1939.
First edition. Original blue cloth in blue printed dustwrapper. Author's presentation copy, inscribed by the author in black ink to the front free endpaper, "Frederick Godber, with kindest regards from Evelyn Waugh July 4th 1939". A near fine copy in a good only dustwrapper with a little chipping to the spine ends and a long closed tear to the front panel. Rear panel somewhat foxed.
A politico-travel book, written shortly before the outbreak of the second world war, dealing with the problems and dangers of misgovernment in Mexico.
PROVENANCE: Frederick Baron Godber of Mayfield (1888-1976), presentation inscription from the author.
Stock ID: 44385
£2,750.00
