English Literature:

£2,250 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

Anthony Burgess's history of English literature, published under his real name of John Burgess Wilson, for use in schools. First edition, first impression; 8vo; ownership signature to front free endpaper, else unmarked internally; publisher's black cloth, titles to spine silver, silver titles to upper cover on a red ground, minor bumping to spine ends, else fine. Not issued in dust-jacket.

• Printing: first
• Binding: Hardcover

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