Kaye (M.M.) Night on the Island
£45
London, Longmans, 1960.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original boards. Dust-jacket, priced 13/6.
Inspired by a visit to the Andamans in the 1930s, when Kaye’s friend’s father was posted there as Chief Commissioner. Due to the outbreak of World War II, the book didn’t get published until 1960.
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Softening to head of spine; jacket with some rubbing, but overall very good.
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