COMPTON-BURNETT, I. - A Heritage and Its History

New York: Simon and Schuster, 1960. First Edition. Hardcover. Stated first printing of the American edition of Ivy Compton-Burnett's novel, which is centered around the Challoner family. The author's work has been variously described as "witty, dazzling, dark, shocking, comedic, and great." --- In grey marble-look paper-covered boards backed in grey cloth; titling gilt-stamped on maroon spine block. Jacket in purple, with Camera Press photo of the author on the cover. --- With very light soiling to front paste-down and textblock edge; boards are slightly splayed. Jacket with a number of chips and tears to edges, bears orig. $3.75 flap price and in removable mylar protector.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 249 pages. Good in Fair dust jacket .

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