[First Edition] A Severed Head Iris Murdoch [Used - Near fine] [Hardcover]

1961 252pp. Chatto & Windus, London A smart first edition of Murdoch's 1961 satirical novel 'A Severed Head'. The first edition, first impression with no further impressions stated. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. Written by British novelist and philosopher Iris Murdoch. Her novels often explore themes of good and evil, morality and the power of the unconscious, with her 1978 work 'The Sea, The Sea' awarded The Booker Prize. In the original cloth binding in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally in excellent condition with just minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Dust wrapper is generally smart, with chipping and the occasional closed tear to the extremities. Handling marks to the wrap. Internally firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean and the odd mark to the fore edge. Grading: NEAR FINE in a VERY GOOD dust wrapper.

Estimate:£97.86

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