The (Diblos) Notebook.

£475 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

association copy Merrill's second novel, inscribed by him to his lover Peter Gillis on the title page: 'for Peter – 23 years later – amazed by the disappearing inscription. When this one fades, there'll be little I can do about it! xxx James'. First edition, first printing, inscribed by the author; 8vo; internally fine; publisher's two-toned cloth, titles to spine gilt, blue topstain, with the unclipped pictorial dustjacket, lightly dust-soiled and rubbed at extremities, else very good.

• Binding: Hardcover

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