LOT 3127
21st May 2019
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LOT 3127
HAMILTON, Patrick. Mr Stimpson and Mr Gorse. London: Constable, 1953. First edition, inscribed in ink by the author Patrick Hamilton to the title page, 8vo (183 x 116mm.) (Browning to margins.) Original blue cloth, the 'Book Society' wraparound present (some fading and staining to covers), dust-jacket (with tears, some loss to top of spine). Note: the book is inscribed by Hamilton using his pet name 'Disraeli'. It reads 'For Lois, with fondest love (more than ever), DISRAELI'. Hamilton has underlined the word 'ever'. Lois was his first wife. They married in 1930 and Hamilton dedicated 'The Siege of Pleasure' to her. He continued to write affectionate letters and sent copies of his books to her long after they divorced.
Hammer price: £700
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