Literature
POWELL, Anthony.
A Dance to the Music of Time.
Heinemann, London, 1951-75. 12 volumes. 8vo, comprising: (1) A Question of Upbringing. First edition, first state. PRESENTATION COPY and SIGNED by the author in year of publication, some browning to endpapers and edges, wear to cloth, particularly rubbing to spine, later dust jacket with minimal wear only. (2) A Buyer's Market. Reprint, 1976. Publisher's cloth, dust jacket with fading to spine, else fine. (3) The Acceptance World. Reprint, 1977. Publisher's cloth, dust jacket, spine slightly faded, else fine. (4) At Lady Molly's. First edition. Publisher's cloth and original dust jacket with wraparound, some wear, mainly to spine ends, reinforced with tape on verso, still a very good copy indeed. (5) Casanova's Chinese Restaurant. First edition. Publisher's cloth, dust jacket slightly worn, but very good. (6) The Kindly Ones. First edition. Publisher's cloth and original dust jacket. Near fine. (7) The Valley of Bones. First edition. Publisher's cloth and original dust jacket. Near fine. (8) The Soldier's Art. First edition. Publisher's cloth and original dust jacket. A fine copy. (9) The Military Philosophers. First edition. PRESENTATION COPY and SIGNED by Powell under his printed name on title page. Publisher's cloth and original dust jacket. Near fine. (10) Books Do Furnish a Room. First edition. PRESENTATION COPY. Publisher's cloth and original dust jacket. Near fine. (11) Temporary Kings. First edition. Publisher's cloth and original dust jacket. A fine copy. (12) Hearing Secret Harmonies. First edition. PRESENTATION COPY and SIGNED by Powell above his printed name on title page. Publisher's cloth and original dust jacket. A near fine copy. Overall an attractive set.
All presentation copies are inscribed to the same person, "Miranda".
Price: £ 3500
US Dollar Price: $ 5080
Stock Number: 50746