River's End and Other Stories
London: MacGibbon and Kee, 1960. Stein. First British Edition. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. 8vo. Pp. [10], 11-256, Bound in black cloth with gilt lettering stamped on spine. Bookplate on front free endpaper is that of Christopher Mann, Ltd. (literary agent) asking that the book to be returned, along with initials in ink. In the illustrated dust jacket that shows light wear and soiling to edges; spine a tad darkened; price of 18s. intact on front flap. Very Good / Very Good. Item #6434 The illustrated dust jacket by "Stein" offers a pensive young man reclined beneath a stout, old tree. Dust jacket is now housed in a removable, clear archival sleeve.
First English edition of the author's first book, collecting eight short stories, first published in the US in 1958. The author was of Irish background; not to be confused with the writer-son of Rebecca West and H. G. Wells, Anthony P. West.
Price: $25.00