A Dove Descending and Other Stories. by Roger Scruton - 1991.

London, UK Sinclair-Stevenson, 1991. Hardcover First Edition (1991), so stated. First Edition, so stated. Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows a barely discernible thumb-smudge at the top edge of the text block and the lower corner of the rear panel is mildly bumped; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, close-to--new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of unobtrusive flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners Sharp. Close to 'As New'. The DJ shows a bit of wrinkling at the lower corner of the rear panel and the lower front corner shows the barest hint of wear at the tip; the price has not been clipped. Overall, very close to 'As New'. 8vo. (8.8 x 5.65 x 0.85 inches). 209 pages. Jacket design by Robin Cracknell. Language: English. Weight: 13.8 ounces. Hardback with DJ. Sir Roger Vernon Scruton FBA FRSL (born 27 February 1944) is an English philosopher and writer who specialises in aesthetics and political philosophy, particularly in the furtherance of traditionalist conservative views.A Dove Descending followed Fortnight's Anger and Francesca, both novels, and represented his first publication of short fiction.