Author: Lawrence Durrell
Title: Livia and Constance
Description: London, Faber and Faber, 1978-82. First edition. Cloth. The first editions of two of Lawrence Durrell's novels in his 'Avignon Quintet', being the second and third novels int he series. The second and third novels in Lawrence Durrell's Avignon Quintet, both first editions, first impressions. In the original unclipped dust wrappers.'The Avignon Quintet' is a five volume series set before and during the Second World War, 'Livia' set just before the outbreak, and 'Constance' set during the outbreak in 1939, the novel ending in 1944. The novels provide an interesting commentary on Fascism and Nazism during the war and its outbreak, with most of the novels being set across Europe and Egypt.Durrell served during the war working for the Foreign Service, travelling the world, with his personal insights being key parts of these novels. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrappers. Externally, smart. Very light bumping to the head and tail of the spines. Dust wrappers are smart with very light edge wear. A touch of age-toning to the spines, and a few light marks to the dust wrappers, a little heavier to the rear wrap of 'Constance&apos. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.

Keywords: livia constance lawrence durrell avignon quintet constance sebastian quinx None


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