Fowles (John) The Magus.
£295
A Revised Version
London, Jonathan Cape, 1977.
Revised edition, first impression. Signed presentation copy from the author. 8vo. Original black boards lettered in gilt to spine. Dust-jacket.
The revised edition of Fowles’ masterpiece, a psychological novel about a young Englishman entangled in the manipulations of a mysterious Greek island recluse. Inscribed from the author.
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A fine copy in near fine jacket.
Provenance: Jennie Vine (inscribed to her from the author and with her striginistic bookplate).
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