Mason (Richard) The World of Suzie Wong
£225
London, Collins, 1957.
First edition. 8vo. Publisher’s review slip loosely inserted. Original black boards. Dust-jacket, priced 16s.
Mason’s most well-known work, inspired by the time he spent at the Luk Kwok Hotel in 1956 and the prostitution services he observed offered there.
In stock
A great copy, in very good jacket with some discolouring visible to the inside front flap and lower panel.
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