Paris: Olympia Press, 1959.. 12mo. Gilt Full Black Leather, Raised Bands, Gilt Edges, Marbled End Papers, 301 pp., 1959 Trade Paperback Covers tipped in after text block, Signed Inscribed Presentation Copy, Near Fine. (Brigham, p. 3)Provenance: Collection of Chiefly First Editions by Lawrence Durrell, most signed presentation copies, inscribed to his friend Jeremy Mallinson. Mallinson, was Gerald Durrell’s right-hand man from the early days of the Jersey Zoo (now Durrell Wildlife Park). Association copy.

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Bookseller: Alan Wofsy Fine Arts (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 63-5729
Title: The Black Book. Signed Presentation Copy, Inscribed to Durrell's friend Jeremy Mallinson. Deluxe Gilt Black Leather binding.
Author: Durrell, Lawrence
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Paris: Olympia Press, 1959.
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