Description: The Book This is a RARE 1st Print set of both Volumes of the 1st UK hardback editions published by Chatto & Windus in 1980-81 With SIGNED typed letter from the author to Prof. Auchmuty.Dated 5th January 1981, a few months before Auchmuty’s death at age 70. Vol. I with the bookplate of James Johnston Auchmuty affixed to front pastedown, almost obscured by the flap.Professor Auchmuty was Vice-Chancellor of Newcastle University, Australia, was recuited by MI6 and was Associate Professor at Farouk I University in Alexandria, Egypt, until the overthrow of the King in 1952. A Near Fine set without loss or tears, in the unfaded, unclipped wrappers. Both with the price of £15.00 to front flap.Some minor wear and crinkling.Rare as a set in complete condition.A superb association copy with Signed Letter from author to owner of the book, with the important owner's bookplate. Now in removable Mylar. We have loads of other great James Lees-Milne books available, including another signed book. If you cannot see what you are looking for, please ask, as we have an extensive catalogue that we are working to list. The Blurb Harold Nicolson - great diplomat, diarist and raconteur - moved in numerous worlds and knew an extraordinary number of distinguished people. This, the first volume of James Lee-Milne's superb two-part biography, traces the life through Nicolson's nomadic childhood in Budapest, Tehran, Constantinople and Bulgaria, his education at Wellington and Balliol, his independent travels in Europe, his early diplomatic service in Spain, his stormy courtship of and marriage to Vita Sackville-West, and his service to the Foreign Office during the Great War. Subsequently he worked in Paris and there encountered Cocteau, Gide and Proust while also embarking on his own literary career. ♻️ We care about our environment and all our packaging is either biodegradable, (even our bubblewrap), recyclable, or recycled. ♻️ If you would prefer either type of packaging, please do let us know when you order. Of course, returns are accepted; please see our returns ol📮 If you require a particular postage service, please ask when purchasing. Normal domestic postage for this book would be recorded, sent in secure packaging, and will cost nothing. International Buyers we offer a signed, tracked Air Mail service for £30. Please expect to wait up to four weeks for delivery, although they do aim to deliver within a week. A tracking number will be provided for your convenience. We are proud that customers from the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and Dubai (UAE) have received books from us in the described condition. _gsrx_vers_1653 (GS 9.7.5 (1653))
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Binding: Hardback
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
Signed: Yes
