King (Francis) A Domestic Animal
£300
London, Longmans, 1969.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original boards. Dust-jacket.
The rare supressed edition of the story of Antonio Valli, a brilliant young Italian philosopher who arrives in England for a year’s research. He lodges with Dick Thompson, a successful middle-aged novelist. Antonio’s charm and impulsive nature captivate Dick, leading to complex emotional entanglements.
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A very good copy in a virtually fine jacket.
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