King (Francis) To the Dark Tower
£125
London, Home & Van Thal, 1946.
First edition. 8vo. Original near black cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 9/6.
The first novel by Francis King, who would go on to win numerous literary prizes for his writing, and serve as chief book reviewer for the Sunday Telegraph for 25 years.
Out of stock
Small sticker to foot of front pastedown; book very good; jacket with a few small closed tears and some mostly minor marking.
Jacket artwork by Donovan Lloyd.
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