NAIPAUL V S First Editions of his first Four Books

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FIRST 4 BOOKS BY NOBEL PRIZE WINNER NAIPAUL, V. S. First Editions of his first Four Books. 8vo, original cloth or boards, cocked; dust jackets. Condition varies but generally very good. Bookplates of Otis Skinner Blodget laid in. London: André Deutsch, vd

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The Mystic Masseur. Spine slightly bumped; splits between a few gatherings; light edgewear and soiling to rear panel of dust jacket. (1957) The Suffrage of Elvira. Spine ends bumped and faded; edges and dust jacket foxed; ink ownership inscription on front endpaper. (1958) Miguel Street. Dust jacket spine toned, a few short clean tears and mild edgewear. (1959) A House for Mr. Biswas. Tips and spine ends bumped; dust jacket price-clipped, large chips to head of spine panel affecting image on front but not lettering, remaining edgewear moderate. (1961).