The Rock Pool.

£225 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

The author's first novel. One of literature's best opening lines - 'Naylor was deaf again. Nothing serious, just a ball of wax in the ear'. First edition, sole impression; 8vo; contents somewhat browned as often, numerous gatherings poorly opened with ragged edges and some marginal loss throughout; original wrappers printed in blue; wrappers a little tanned and lightly rubbed, back strip a little tanned. Very good.

• Binding: Hardcover

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