MacDonald (George) Phantastes and Lilith.
£125
With an introduction by C.S. Lewis
London, Gollancz, 1962.
First edition thus. 8vo. Original blue boards lettered in gilt. Dust-jacket, priced 25/-.
A combined edition of two of Macdonald’s great fantasies, the first of which in particular significantly influenced C.S. Lewis, amongst others.
Out of stock
Boards slightly sunned at head of spine; jacket slightly tanned at spine but overall very good.
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