The Old Devils.

£125 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

specially bound and signed by the author An incredibly beautiful first edition of Kingsley Amis' The Old Devils, winner of the 1986 Booker Prize, printed in limited edition and signed by the author. The book received rave reviews at the time for its wit and deft exploration of ageing, marriage, and the pub. Alongside Amis' Lucky Jim, this book takes pride of place in the long tradition of great British comedy writing. Amis was shortlisted for the Booker three times, and this novel was his only win. First edition, number 46 of 250 signed limited edition specially bound copies; 8vo (22 x 14 cm); device on half-title page, very clean interior; limited edition publisher's red cloth backed boards with pink, green, and white marbling, gilt fillet to covers, spine lettered in gilt, protective paper sleeve; a very good copy; [xiv], 294pp.

• Binding: Hardcover

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