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Ford (Ford Madox) No More Parades, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to half-title, very light browning to endpapers, original cloth, minor bumping to spine ends and corners, dust-jacket, some light surface soiling, very minor rubbing or chipping to spine ends and corners, but a near-fine example overall, 8vo, Duckworth, 1925.⁂ Rare signed or inscribed, we can trace only four copies at auction.

Ford (Ford Madox) A Man Could Stand Up, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "To Mop, Ford M. F. 17th Sept. MCMXXVI" to endpaper, original cloth, very light sunning to spine, minor rubbing and bumping to tips of spine and corners, dust-jacket, a few short closed tears to head with some accompanying creasing, small nick to foot of lower joint, some light surface soiling, an excellent example, 8vo, Duckworth, 1926.⁂ The final volume in the Tietjens tetralogy with a superb association, inscribed to the partial inspiration for the heroine of the novels, Valentine Wannop. Mop was the nickname of Margaret Cole (née Postgate, 1893-1980), a socialist politician, writer and poet. Ford was friendly with her and her husband G. D. H. Cole and combined aspects of her and Elizabeth Bowen to create his most enduring female character , Valentine Wannop.

Baldwin (James) Giovanni's Room, first edition, editorial file copy with ink stamp to endpaper, signed by the author on dedication p., original cloth-backed boards, light bumping and fading to spine, ends, dust-jacket, spine slightly browned, spine ends and corners a little chipped, chip to head of upper panel, a few very short tears and light creasing to head and foot, light surface soiling to lower panel, light rubbing to extremities, New York, Dial Press, 1956; and an unsigned first English edition of the same, 8vo (2)⁂ Baldwin's second novel, a cornerstone of 20th century gay fiction, rare signed. The publisher of Baldwin's first novel, Knopf, refused to publish his second, saying that they did so as a favour to him as the homosexual themes would alienate him from his readership among African Americans.

Forster (E.M.) Where Angels Fear to Tread, first edition, first issue with 32pp. advertisements beginning with 'The Edge of Circumstance' signed by the author on title with a strike through the printed name, half-title, bookplates of Henry John Hancock Lloyd and Thos. and Lois Baskett to pastedown and endpaper, some light marking to front pastedown and endpaper, original cloth, light browning to spine, spine ends and corners a little bumped, small patch of marking to upper cover, light rubbing to extremities, but a bright and excellent copy overall, [Kirkpatrick A1a], 8vo, William Blackwood and Sons, 1905.⁂ Forster's first novel, we can trace no signed copies for almost 30 years.Published when Forster was only 26 years old, Where Angels Fear to Tread immediately established the author as a writer of note and its central theme, of the snobbery and hypocrisy of the English middle class, one that would preoccupy him for much of his career.

Forster (E.M.) The Longest Journey, first edition, signed by the author on title with a strike through the printed name, half-title, light marginal toning to text, light foxing to endpapers, bookplate of Thos. and Lois Baskett to pastedown, original cloth, spine a little darkened, spine ends and corners a little bumped with short split to head of spine, faint label residue to upper cover, some light rubbing or marking, but a very good, crisp copy overall, [Kirkpatrick A2a], 8vo, William Blackwood & Sons, 1907.⁂ Forster's second novel, beginning with a vivid depiction of the Cambridge of his day. We can trace only 2 signed or inscribed copies at auction in the last 30 years.

Forster (E.M.) A Room With a View, first edition, initialed presentation inscription from the author "A[ida] B[orchgrevink] from E.M.F. 16/7/16" to pastedown, 8pp. advertisements, the odd spot, ink monogram of Borchevink with note of presentation to endpaper, very light browning to endpapers, original cloth, very light fading to spine, spine ends and corners a little rubbed and bumped, some very light rubbing or marking, but a very good copy overall, [Kirkpatrick A3a], 8vo, Edward Arnold, 1908.⁂ A very good association copy of Forster's third novel, inscribed to a friend and tangential member of the Bloomsbury Group. We can trace only 3 signed or inscribed copies of this work at auction.Aida Borchgrevink, née Starr (1861-1931), socialite, daughter of an American corn millionaire. She was introduced to Forster in Alexandria and stood out as a somewhat eccentric figure - she had once trained as an opera singer and would sing Wagner loudly as she drove. The two remained correspondents for several years.

Forster (E.M.) Howards End, first edition, signed by the author on title with strike through the printed name, scattered spotting, lower hinge cracked but holding firm, browning to front free endpaper, bookplate of Thos. and Lois Baskett to pastedown covering early bookplates or labels, original cloth, spine slightly faded, spine ends and corners bumped, rubbing to extremities, [Kirkpatrick A4a], 8vo, Edward Arnold, 1910.⁂ A signed copy of Forster's masterpiece, we can trace only 3 signed or inscribed copies at auction.This seemingly an intermediate issue with both the 4pp. integral advertisements with Stepson of the Soil as a first impression and the 8pp. publisher's catalogue with Stepson of the Soil as a second impression.

Forster (E.M.) The Celestial Omnibus, first edition, signed by the author on title with two strikes through the printed name with Autograph Letter signed from the author to Frederic Prokosch loosely inserted, 3pp. advertisements, some light foxing, pictorial endpapers, original cloth with rich gilt pattern to upper cover, slight shelf-lean, extremities rubbed, light marking to lower cover, [Kirkpatrick A5a], 8vo, Sidgwick & Jackson, 1911.⁂ Forster's first short story collection, rare signed. In the letter, addressed from the Reform Club and dated 14.6.33, Forster states that he "will autograph the books with pleasure" and adds "You may be interested to know that the cover and end papers of the Celestial Omnibus were designed by Roger Fry."

Forster (E.M.) The Story of the Siren, first edition, [one of 500 copies], signed by the author with a strike through the printed name, 1p. advertisements, light toning to margins, bookplate of Frederic Prokosch to pastedown, original green, pale grey and orange wrappers, printed label, light fading to margins, rubbing and creasing to extremities, [Kirkpatrick A6; Woolmer 9], 8vo, Hogarth Press, 1920.⁂ With the label in Kirkpatrick's third state, without border.

Forster (E.M.) Alexandria: a History and a Guide, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to endpaper, maps and plans, including folding map in pocket at rear, light browning and ink ownership inscription of Islay de Courcy Lyons to front free endpaper, original boards, browning to spine, spine chipped at head and bumped at foot, light rubbing browning to covers, [Kirpatrick A8a], 8vo, Alexandria, Whitehead Morris, 1922.⁂ A rare Forster title, especially inscribed - many copies were destroyed by fire. Alexandria was an important city for Forster: he spent much of the First World War there working for the British Red Cross and it was the city in which he was first able to express his homosexuality. This one of the copies with the plan for p.144 placed at p.44. Algernon Islay de Courcy Lyons (1922-1993), Welsh photographer and novelist. See also lots 190, 196, 197, 201, 204 and 205.

Forster (E.M.) Pharos and Pharillon, first edition, initialed presentation inscription from the author "L[aura] M. Forster with love from E. M. F. May 16th 1923" to front free endpaper, 1p. advertisements, light scattered spotting, original cloth-backed boards with horizontal blue streaks, light rubbing and browning to spine label, light toning to covers, extremities rubbed, [Kirkpatrick A9; Woolmer 29], 8vo, Hogarth Press, 1923.⁂ An excellent association copy, inscribed by the author to his aunt the day after publication. Laura Forster played an important part in Forster's life - her house in West Hackhurst was designed and built by Forster's father and left to Forster along with her substantial library after her death in 1924. This bequest gave Forster an income for life along with the independence that this allowed.

Forster (E.M.) Pharos and Pharillon, first edition, initialed presentation inscription from the author "G[eorge] A[ntonius] Pro Alexandria Alexandrina, E. M. F., May 1923" to endpaper, 1p. advertisements, the odd mark or light patch of finger-soiling, original cloth-backed boards with horizontal blue streaks, spine label chipped and a little browned, spine ends a little bumped, corners worn, rubbed, [Kirkpatrick A9; Woolmer 29], 8vo, Hogarth Press, 1923.⁂ A very good association copy, inscribed to a friend and fellow-author.George Habib Antonius (1891-1942), Lebanese-Egyptian diplomat and historian of Arab nationalism. Antonius worked in the British government censorship office in Alexandria and befriended Forster during this time. He is cited by Forster as an authority in the acknowledgements of his guide to Alexandria.

Baldwin (James) Another Country, first edition, signed by the author on dedication p., original cloth, light bumping to spine ends, dust-jacket, very light toning, short closed tear to head of upper panel, light rubbing or creasing to head and foot, a sharp and excellent example, 8vo, New York, Dial Press, 1962.⁂ Baldwin's third novel and his most popular, it was predictably greeted with a storm of controversy on release and banned in New Orleans and Australia on grounds of obscenity. Rare signed.

NO RESERVE Forster (E.M.) Pharos and Pharillon, first edition, signed presentation inscription "Rosalie Alford from Lily Forster May 16th 1923" to endpaper,1p. advertisements, the odd spot but very clean generally, original cloth-backed boards with horizontal blue streaks, light rubbing and browning to spine label, spine ends and corners a little bumped, light toning to covers, extremities rubbed, [Kirkpatrick A9; Woolmer 29], 8vo, Hogarth Press, 1923.⁂ Presentation copy from the author's mother on the day following publication to one of her lifelong friends.

Forster (E.M.) A Passage to India, first trade edition, signed by the author on title with strike the printed name, 3pp. advertisements, some scattered foxing, light browning to endpapers, original cloth, light fading to spine light rubbing and bumping to spine ends and corners, otherwise sharp and excellent, dust-jacket, darkened, heavier on spine, spine ends and corners a little chipped, a few very short closed tears and creasing to head and foot, a few small neat tape repairs to verso, speckling to upper panel, a few small splits along fore-edges, a very good example, [Kirkpatrick A10a], 8vo, Edward Arnold & Co., 1924.⁂ A signed first trade edition of Forester's last major novel, we can trace no signed copy in a dust-jacket at auction for 20 years.

Forster (E.M.) Anonymity. An Enquiry, first edition, signed by the author on title with strike through printed name, ink ownership inscription and bookplate of Gilbert A. Harrison to endpaper and pastedown, original pictorial boards by Vanessa Bell, chipping to spine ends with portion of loss to head of spine, light browning to spine and and cover margins, corners a little bumped, [Kirkpatrick A11; Woolmer 61], 8vo, Hogarth Press, 1925.

Forster (E.M.) Aspects of the Novel, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to Norman Douglas to endpaper dated 21.10.27, some foxing and spotting, endpapers browned, publisher's subscription card loosely inserted, Norman Douglas' ink ownership stamp to pastedown, original cloth, very light fading to spine, light rubbing and bumping to spine ends and corners, a few small chips to upper joint, dust-jacket, very light toning to spine, spine ends and corners a little chipped, light creasing to head and foot, a bright and excellent example, [Kirkpatrick A12a], 8vo, Edward Arnold & Co., 1927.⁂ An excellent association inscribed the day after publication to one of the book's subjects, referred to in the book as "one of our foremost writers". Douglas has noted in pencil below the inscription the pages on which he is mentioned.

Forster (E.M.) The Eternal Moment and Other Stories, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "Frank Sidgwick from E. M. Forster 28-3-28" to endpaper, light browning to endpapers, original first issue cloth blocked in gilt, light rubbing to tips of spine and corners, but near-fine otherwise, t.e.g., dust-jacket, neatly price-clipped, very light toning to spine, minor chipping to spine ends and corners, light rubbing to extremities, but a near-fine example overall, [Kirkpatrick A13a], 8vo, Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd., 1928.⁂ A fine association copy inscribed by the author to the publisher the day after publication. This one of 35 the copies noted by Kirkpatrick as having a gilt top edge, reserved for presentation.

Forster (E.M.) The Eternal Moment, first edition, signed by the author on title with a strike through the printed name, light spotting to endpapers, bookseller's label to pastedown, original second issue cloth blocked and lettered in black, light sunning to spine, light rubbing and bumping to spine ends and corners, [Kirkpatrick A13a], 8vo, Sidgwick & Jackson, 1928.

NO RESERVE Forster (E.M.) A Letter to Madan Blanchard, first edition, signed by the author on title with strike through the printed name, original stitched wrappers, some light toning to upper cover, but near-fine overall, [Kirkpatrick A14a; Woolmer 254], 8vo, Hogarth Press, 1931.

Forster (E.M.) Goldsworthy Lowes Dickinson, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "J. H. Mason from E. M. Forster. In memory of their friend. 17-4-34" to endpaper with Mason's address in Forster's hand above and Mason's note in pencil "Recd. Th. 19.4.34" below, frontispiece, plates, original cloth, dust-jacket, very light discolouration to spine, spine ends and corners a little chipped, splitting to joints, tape repair to verso, horizontal chip to upper panel, light surface soiling, [Kirkpatrick A16a], 8vo, Edward Arnold & Co., 1934.⁂ A good association, inscribed 2 days prior to publication to a mutual friend of the author and the book's subject who himself features in the work. On p.3, next to a line in which Forster states "it was there that I saw him once or twice towards the end of his life", Mason has added a note in pencil "So did I JHM".J. H. Mason (1875-1951) printer who worked at or was associated with many of the major private presses of the early 20th century.

Forster (E.M.) Abinger Harvest, first edition, first issue with 'A Flood in the Office' present, initialed presentation inscription from the author "F[orest] R[eid] with love from E. M. F. 18.3.36" to endpaper, light browning to endpapers, "Ex Libris" book label to pastedown, original cloth, light rubbing to tips of spine and corners, dust-jacket, light browning to spine, spine ends and corners a little chipped, an excellent example overall, [Kirkpatrick A18a], 8vo, Edward Arnold & Co., 1936.⁂ An excellent association, inscribed the day before publication to the subject of one of the book's essays.Forster and Reid met while studying at Christ's College, Cambridge. The two writers maintained a correspondence and mutual admiration for the rest of their lives (Forster once referred to Reid as "the most important man in Belfast").

Baldwin (James) Another Country, first English edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "All the best to you and yours" to endpaper, ink ownership inscription to endpaper dated 1963, original boards, spine ends and corners a little bumped, dust-jacket, spine a little browned, spine ends and corners chipped, light rubbing and creasing, 8vo, Michael Joseph, 1963.

Forster (E.M.) Abinger Harvest, first American edition, first issue with 'A Flood in the Office' present, signed presentation inscription from the author "Dennis from Morgan with love 1936" to endpaper, light browning to endpapers, original cloth, bumping to head and foot, dust-jacket, some light toning but otherwise fine, [Kirkpatrick A18b], New York, Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1936; and the second American edition of the same, 8vo (2)

Forster (E.M.) What I Believe, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "Rosie [Wichelo], with Morgie's love, 2-5-39" to half-title, light marginal toning, light marking to title, original wrappers, light soiling and discolouration, spine split at head, lower cover with chipping to foot, [Kirkpatrick A20; Woolmer 445], 8vo, Hogarth Press, 1939.⁂ Presentation copy inscribed around the day of publication (Kirkpatrick gives the date as "early May") to Forster favourite aunt. See also lot 156.

Forster (E.M.) England's Pleasant Land, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author dated 30-4-40 to endpaper, light browning to endpapers, original cloth, dust-jacket, browning, spine ends and corners a little chipped, light rubbing to extremities, [Kirkpatrick A22; Woolmer 466], 8vo, Hogarth Press, 1940.⁂ Presentation inscription from the author the day after publication.

Forster (E.M.) Virginia Woolf. The Rede Lecture 1941, first edition, signed by the author on title with strike through the printed name, scattered spotting, original wrappers, light spotting and surface soiling, spine chipped at foot, rubbing to extremities, [Kirkpatrick A24a], 8vo, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 1942.

Forster (E.M.) Virginia Woolf, first American edition, signed by the author on title with strike through the printed name, original cloth, dust-jacket, light browning, light rubbing to extremities, near-fine otherwise, [Kirkpatrick A24b], 8vo, New York, Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1942.

Forster (E.M.) The New Disorder, first separate edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "Rosie with Morgie's love, on their birthdays. January 1950" to half-title, tipped in frontispiece by Paul Cadmus, insect damage to upper corner of first few ff., original wrappers, some light rubbing and toning, [Kirkpatrick A27], 8vo, New York, n.p., 1947.⁂ Presentation copy to Forster's favourite aunt (see also lot 151).

NO RESERVE Forster (E.M.) Two Cheers for Democracy, first edition, signed by the author on title with strike through the printed name, scattered foxing, browning to endpapers, original cloth, light fading to head, rubbing to extremities, dust-jacket, light browning to spine, chipping and tears to head and foot, splitting to fore-edges, upper flap separated, [Kirkpatrick A28a], 8vo, Edward Arnold & Co., 1951.

Baldwin (James) The Fire Next Time, first edition, signed by the author "Peace! James Baldwin" on title, light browning to endpapers, original cloth, light spotting, spine ends and corners a little chipped, light creasing to head and foot, rubbing to extremities, 8vo, New York, Dial Press, 1963.

NO RESERVE Forster (E.M.) The Hill of Devi, being Letters from Dewas State Senior, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to Walter Baxter to endpaper, additionally signed by the author on title with strik through printed name, plates, the odd spot, original cloth, dust-jacket, spine a little darkened, minor rubbing and chipping to spine ends and corners, light foxing and surface soiling to panels, [Kirkpatrick A31a], 8vo, Edward Arnold & Co., 1953.⁂ Walter Baxter (1915-1994), author of the novels Look Down in Mercy and The Image and the Search the second of which led to an attempted prosecution for obscenity for Baxter. Forster praised The Image and the Search as a "serious and beautiful book".

Forster (E.M.) Battersea Rise, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "With affection and gratitude, these little first prints from E M Forster, Christmas 1955" to half-title and with ink correction in the author's hand to p.11, light toning to margins, original boards, light browning to spine, spine ends and corners a little bumped and chipped, [Kirkpatrick A33], 8vo, New York, Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1955.⁂ The first chapter of Marianne Thornton printed in a small run as a Christmas gift for friends of the author and publisher.

NO RESERVE Forster (E.M.) Marianne Thornton 1797-1887. A Domestic Biography, first edition, signed by the author on title with strike through the printed name, frontispiece, plates, light browning to endpapers, original cloth, dust-jacket, light toning to spine and panels, spine ends chipped, light creasing to head and foot, [Kirkpatrick A34a], 8vo, Edward Arnold, 1956.⁂ Forster's final significant work, a biography of his paternal great-aunt.

Genet (Jean) Notre-Dame-des-Fleurs, roman, first edition, number 118 of 350 copies, 7-line signed presentation inscription from the author incorporating the book's title, portrait of the author trimmed from magazine and laid onto title, David Diamond's copy with his blind-stamp to head of title, near-contemporary morocco-backed vellum with gilt lettering to spine and upper cover and with initials "D. D." to foot of spine, light rubbing, 4to, Monte-Carlo, au depens de l'auteur, [1942].⁂ Genet's debut novel in an attractive binding with a lengthy, poetic, almost romantic inscription likely to the composer David Diamond. Regarded as scandalous upon initial publication, Notre-Dame-des-Fleurs has since been show to have an enduring impact, influencing the figures from the Beats to musicians and the filmmaker John Waters. David Diamond (1915-2005), composer (see lot 315 also 58, 312 and 316). The inscription implies that the recipient is gay and may have at some point been a lover of Genet's. While it seems that Diamond and Genet moved in similar circles, we have been unable to establish whether the pair ever had a closer relationship.

NO RESERVE Genet (Jean).- Ford (Charles Henri, editor) A Night with Jupiter and other fantastic stories, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the editor "For Jean Genet whose fantasy is transoceanic" to endpaper, illustrations, original boards, light rubbing and marking, dust-jacket, spine ends and corners chipped, surface wear to spine, rubbed, a few short tears and creases to head and foot, New York, View Editions, [1945] § Genet (Jean) The Gutter in the Sky, signed by the author on endpaper, illustrations, original cloth, dust-jacket, light creasing to head and foot, else fine, Philadelphia, André Levy, 1955; and Edmund White's biography of Genet, 8vo (3)⁂ The first item with an interesting association. Charles Henri Ford (1908-2002) was an American poet, painter, photographer and editor who was instrumental in cultivating the avantgarde in America. His quarterly magazine View included contributions by Genet along with a vast number of luminaries of art and literature. The second mentioned is a curiosity - an American pirate edition, copied largely from the first English language edition of 1949 (including the cover design by Cocteau) that includes what appears to be a spurious introductory essay by Cocteau titled 'Preparatory Notes On an Unknown Sexuality". The book is however signed by Genet, possibly either unknowingly or maybe even charmed by the brazenness of the piracy.

Genet (Jean) Miracle de la Rose, first edition, number 90 of 475 copies, signed presentation inscription from the author to "à Boris Kochno trouve ici, mon cher Boris avec mon affection notre terrain commun pour les Fanfares! Jean Genet" to half-title printed in red and black, old receipt and auction label loosely inserted, original boards, rubbing to extremities, with a heavily browned, chipped and worn glacine dust-jacket, 4to, Lyon, L'Arbalète, 1946.⁂ An excellent association copy inscribed to the Russian dancer, librettist and ballet director Boris Kochno.Kochno (1904-90) became Sergei Diaghilev's secretary and occasional lover at a young age and rose to become his collaborator at the Ballet Russes. Upon Diaghilev's death, Kochno inherited a number of his effects and attempted (but failed) to hold the Ballet Russes together. He moved to France and became an influential figure in French ballet. His later lover, the artist and designer Christian Bérard designed the sets for Genet's Les Bonnes.

Genet (Jean) Pompes Funèbres, first edition, one of 450 copies numbered 21 to 470, signed presentation inscription from the author to Olivier Larronde to dedication p., printed in black and maroon, brown crushed morocco J. et P. Courty, spine gilt in compartments, original wrappers and spine bound in, light rubbing to extremities, t.e.g., 8vo, [Paris], A Bikini, aux depens de quelques amateurs [ but P. Gallimard], 1947.⁂ An excellent association copy, inscribed to poet Olivier Larronde. Larronde (1927-65) arrived in Paris in 1943 as an aspiring poet, hoping to impress Cocteau as way of obtaining publication. Cocteau rejected the young man but Larronde was quickly picked up by Genet who started championing his poetry and introduced him to Barbezat who would publish his first book of poetry in 1946.

Genet (Jean) Notre-Dame des Fleurs, first trade edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to "A William Miller mon cher Bill. Je suis heureux d'avoir l'occasion de te redire mon amitié et aussi mon amitié pour Cesare. Je vous aime beaucoup... Jean Genet" to half-title, printed in red and black, light browning, mostly marginal, original wrappers, glacine dust-jacket, lightly browned, spine ends chipped, with brown paper protective cover (chipped and worn) signed by the recipient on the upper panel, [Lyon], L'Arbalete, [1948]; and another copy of the first trade edition, unsigned, 8vo (2)⁂ A good association copy, inscribed to artist and model Bill Miller (1921-95), a prominent figure in the gay social scene of New York in the 1940s (and often referred to as its most beautiful member), friends with figures including Genet, Auden, Cocteau, Coward, Vidal, Maugham and many others.

Baldwin (James) Blues for Mister Charlie. A Play, first edition, signed by the author and 3 members of the original cast on endpaper, light foxing to endpapers, ink gift inscription "Aug 8, 1964 Sat. Matine" to endpaper, programme of first theatrical production loosely inserted, original cloth, some light fading, dust-jacket, spine ends and corners a little chipped, some creasing to head and foot, rubbing, 8vo, New York, Dial Press, 1964.⁂ Baldwin's second play, performed by the Actor's Studio company in their first full year of productions. The cast signatures of those of David Baldwin, Al Freeman Jr. and Diane Sands.

Genet (Jean) Journal du Voleur, first trade edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to Jean Dufour to half-title, light browning, original printed wrappers, light creasing and browning to spine, corners a little creased, 8vo, Paris, Gallimard, [1949].⁂ Jean DuFour was a historian and author, based at the Ecole Pratiques des Hautes Etudes.

Genet (Jean) L'Enfant criminel et 'Adame Miroir, first trade edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to Ginette Dero to endpaper, photographic illustration, original pictorial wrappers, light toning some marking to spine and covers, neat professional tape repair to spine, 8vo, Paris, Morihien, 1949.⁂ Genet's controversial essay, originally written for RTF but never broadcast with a good association. Ginette Dero was the manager of the Theatre des Mathurins where Genet co-directed his early play Haute Surveillance in 1949.

Genet (Jean) Lettre a Leonor Fini, first edition, signed by Genet and Fini on half-title with the signatures intertwined, 5 corrections to text in Genet's hand, photographic illustrations, photograph of Fini with inscription below and postcard featuring Fini's work loosely inserted, original wrappers, very light fading to spine, else fine, 8vo, Paris, Loyau, 1950.⁂ Rare signed by both Genet and the Argentine-Italian surrealist Fini (whose portrait of Genet features in the work), we can trace no like copy.

Genet (Jean) The Balcony (Le Balcon). A play in nine scenes, translated by Bernard Frechtman, first edition in English, copy "Q" of 26 lettered copies specially-bound and signed by the author, the Robert A. Wilson - Donald G. Drapkin copy with their bookplates to pastedown, original cloth-backed boards, very light fading to spine, 8vo, New York, Grove Press, 1958.⁂ Genet's ground-breaking play, one of the most important theatrical works of the 20th century, with an excellent collector's provenance.

Genet (Jean) Les Nègres. Clownerie., first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "Que notre amitie reste pour toujours si belle malgre les tourments de la vie" to half-title, original wrappers, small chip and light browning to head of upper joint, light creasing to head and foot, 8vo, Décines, L'Arbalete, [1958].⁂ Genet's fierce play concerning racial politics with a warm and personal inscription. Les Nègres was his second play performed in New York and was well-received, running to 1,408 performances.

Ginsberg (Allen) Howl and other poems, introduction by William Carlos Williams, first edition, first printing, with the spelling "Lucien Carr" in the dedication, and the eighth line of the second paragraph on the rear cover beginning "Harlem", signed presentation inscription from the author "For Janet & Charles Richards, Potrero Hill 1971" with a drawing of a sunflower receiving the sun's rays incorporating the "o" of "Howl" on title, 1959 San Francisco article on Howl signed at head by Ginsberg loosely inserted, light soiling to p.32, original printed stapled wrappers with 75 cent price in light blue to head of lower cover, some faint marking or soiling to covers, light toning to spine, preserved in folding chemise and custom morocco-backed slip-case, 8vo, San Francisco, Pocket Poet Series: Number Four, The City Lights Pocket Poets Series, [1956].⁂ A presentation copy of Ginsberg's first book including one of the most important and influential poems of the 20th century. Howl also occupies an important role in the mid-twentieth century battle for freedom of speech in America after it was deemed obscene and seized by the San Francisco police. Charles and Janet Richards were respectively a jazz trombonist and painter who were friendly with Shig Murao, the manager of the City Lights Book Store. They would spend many evenings at the shop in the hopes of meeting the numerous writers, musicians and artists who would come through the doors. Janet Richards published a memoir Common Soldiers about San Francisco during this period.

Baldwin (James) Blues for Mister Charlie. A Play, first edition, signed by the author on endpaper, original cloth, dust-jacket, spine ends and corners a little chipped, closed tears with creasing to head of panels, neat tape repair to verso, extremities rubbed, 8vo, New York, Dial Press, 1964.

Ginsberg (Allen) Mind Breaths, first edition, signed by the author on title, original boards, dust-jacket, extremities a little rubbed, San Francisco, City Lights Books, [1977]; White Shroud. Poems 1980-1985, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author with large sunflower drawing to half-title verso, publisher's review slip loosely inserted, original boards, dust-jacket, New York, Harper & Row, [1986]; Straight Hearts' Delight, first paperback edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "Dear Bob - I don't think my books ever get reviewed in N.Y.R.B. - this volume might be proper to take your readers' cherry" to title, original wrappers, light rubbing and creasing to extremities, San Francisco, Gay Sunshine Press, 1980; and 3 others, poetry, signed by Ginsberg, 8vo (6)

Golding (William) Lord of the Flies, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "I sent this to Adam Bittleston in 1954. Apparently I wrote nothing in it - now I rededicate it to Karin Bittleston. William Golding" to half-title, original cloth, very slight shelf-lean, minor bumping to spine ends, else fine, first state dust-jacket priced at 12s 6d and with blurb to upper flap, light browning to spine, spine ends and corners a little chipped, some light toning and soiling to lower panel, still excellent overall, preserved in custom chemise and morocco-backed slip-case with initials DMS with net and book to upper cover, 8vo, Faber & Faber, 1954.⁂ Golding's celebrated classic presented to one of his closest friends and later inscribed to his daughter. Golding and Adam Bittleston became close friends whilst at Oxford together. Bittleston, who was later ordained, became a confidant, spiritual guide and inspiration to the young author. While Bittleston's advice and thinking influenced much of Golding's life and work, his most visible contribution is as the inspiration for the kind, eccentric character of Nathaniel in Pincher Martin.

Golding (William) The Inheritors, first edition, E. M. Forster's copy with his ink ownership inscription to endpaper and signed presentation inscription from the author below in pencil, original cloth, some very light rubbing and fading to head and foot, else fine, dust-jacket, Harrods book department blind-stamp to rear flap, light browning to spine, very light creasing to head and foot, near-fine overall, 8vo, Faber & Faber, 1955.⁂ A superb association copy of Golding's second novel. Forster's enthusiastic early review of Lord of the Flies had helped make it a success. His quotes were added to a promotional wraparound for that novel and even appear on the rear flap of the present volume. This copy was signed during a visit by Golding to see Forster at Cambridge to thank him for his favourable review. Forster asked Golding to sign the books he owned and as neither writer had a pen the writers borrowed the cha lady's pencil.

Graves (Robert) Goliath and David, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "H. H. Abbott, from Robert Graves, Bryn-y-pin, 1918" to inside front cover, a spotting to edges, original plain red wrappers, light sunning to spine, light rubbing and creasing to extremities, 8vo, Chiswick Press, [1916].⁂ Graves' second published collection of poetry, written whilst he was convalescing after being hit by a German shell with a presentation inscription to a fellow poet. H. H. Abbott (1891-1976) was an Edwardian poet whose work was very much in the style of his Georgian poet contemporaries. He was featured in several collections alongside Graves.

Graves (Robert) Fairies and Fusiliers, first edition, signed by the author on endpaper with additional presentation inscription from William Nicholson below, scattered spotting, light browning to endpapers, original cloth, light fading to spine, minor bumping to spine ends and corners, Heinemann, [1917]; and the signed limited edition of his translation of The Golden Ass, 8vo (2)⁂ Graves' third book, including a number of war poems, signed by him and with a presentation inscription from his father-in-law, the artist William Nicholson.

Greene (Graham) The End of the Affair, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "To Olivia & ?Manerley in memory of the Frost of the Bells... from Graham" to endpaper, usual browning to half-title and endpapers, original cloth, light fading to spine, rubbing to extremities, dust-jacket, browning to spine, light toning to panel margins, minor chipping to spine ends and corners, small abrasion to foot of spine, but an excellent example overall, 8vo, William Heinemann, 1951.⁂ Greene's semi-autobiographical classic novel of frustrated romance, a cornerstone of English Catholic fiction and rare to find signed.

Baldwin (James) Going to Meet the Man, first edition, signed by the author "God bless, James Baldwin" on endpaper, original cloth-backed boards, light rubbing to head and foot, dust-jacket, sunning to spine, light creasing to head and foot, rubbing to extremities, 8vo, New York, Dial Press, 1965.⁂ Baldwin's only short story collection, rare signed.

Greene (Graham) Loser Takes All, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "For Kenneth & Isley with love from Graham Jan 30 1955" to endpaper, some spotting to top edge, hinges cracked but holding firm, original cloth, light fading to spine, dust-jacket, some spotting to flaps, minor chipping to spine ends and corners, light creasing to head, but a near-fine example overall, 8vo, William Heinemann, 1955.⁂ Inscribed to two close friends and fellow Capri residents. Kenneth Macpherson (1902-71) author and experimental film maker owned a villa on the island of Capri where he lived with his lover Algernon Islay de Courcy Lyons (1922-1993), the Welsh photographer and novelist as well as an aging Norman Douglas. Greene was a neighbour and good friend of all three. For de Courcy Lyons see also lots 136, 196, 197, 201, 204 and 205. For Macpherson see also 193.

Greene (Graham) The Quiet American, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "For Peter Bentley quietly from Graham Greene" to title, "Overseas edition" ink stamp to rear pastedown, original cloth, slight shelf-lean, light fading to spine, spine ends and corners with light rubbing and bumping, dust-jacket, light browning to spine and panel margins, spine ends and corners a little chipped, lower panel with light foxing and some creasing to head, a very good copy overall, 8vo, William Heinemann, 1955.⁂ Peter Bentley was the landlord of a pub often frequented by Greene.

Greene (Graham) Our Man in Havana, first edition, signed by the author on title, small ink mark to front endpaper, original cloth, light fading to spine, dust-jacket, very light toning to spine and lower panel, minor chipping and light rubbing to tips of spine and corners, an excellent example overall, 8vo, Heinemann, 1958.⁂ Unusual to find this title flat signed in this manner.

Greene (Graham) The Complaisant Lover, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to Kenneth MacPherson dated 22.6.59 to endpaper, very light browning to endpapers, newspaper articles loosely inserted, original cloth, dust-jacket, light browning to spine, foxing to panel, chipping to spine ends and corners, 8vo, Heinemann, 1959.⁂ Inscribed to a good friend and fellow Capri resident (for MacPherson, see lot 190).

Greene (Graham) A Burnt-Out Case, first English edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to John and Gillian Sutro dated Jan. 16 1961 to endpaper, hinges cracked but holding firm, original cloth, light rubbing and bumping to tips of spine and corners, dust-jacket, light fading to spine, spine ends and corners a little chipped, light rubbing to extremities, 8vo, Heinemann, 1961.⁂ A good association, inscribed to two of Greene's closest friends of his later years. This edition preceded by a Swedish language edition the previous year. John Sutro (1903-85) film producer, attempted unsuccessfully to adapt Greene's England Made Me for the screen. Gillian Sutro (1919-99) actress and fashion journalist.

Greene (Graham) In Search of a Character. Two African Journals, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to Marcelle Sibon to title, original cloth-backed boards, light browning to spine, near-fine otherwise, 8vo, Bodley Head, 1961.⁂ Marcelle Sibon was Greene's chief French translator from the late 1940s until his death. See also lots 199, 200 and 203.