presentation copy

Collection of essays by the editor of Horizon literary magazine and once school friend of George Orwell. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper: 'Shirley Fisher from Cyril Connolly. after the ordeal - Dec 5. 1963.'

First edition, first impression, inscribed by the author; 8vo; unmarked internally; publisher's blue cloth, gilt lettering to spine, with the unclipped dustjacket, spine and extremities tanned, short closed tear to top edge of front panel, light dust-soiling, else very good.