Berners (Lord) Count Omega
£95
London, Macmillan, 1941.
First edition. 8vo. Original pink cloth. Dust-jacket.
The story of a young composer who, under the auspices of a mysterious millionaire, looks forward to a sumptuous production of his first symphony. Nice copy.
In stock
A very good copy; jacket a little tanned at spine with small tear, but overall very good.
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