association copy

One of the first books inscribed by the author to his lover Peter Gillis. Inscribed on the front free endpaper: 'for Peter Gillis – I want this book to pleasure my partner – with love – James / 17.ii.72'.

First edition, first printing, inscribed by the author; 8vo; internally fine; publisher's quarter red cloth over blue paper-covered boards, titles to spine gilt and upper cover in blind, extremities a little toned, with the unclipped pictorial dustjacket, slightly toned and rubbed, a few chips to extremities just touching titles on spine; very good.