London: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1966. First Edition, First Impression. . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 1966 first edition, first impression. Inscribed by Author. Size octavo, 160 pages. Dark brown hard cover with gilt titles to the spine, with the dust jacket. Book condition near fine, a very clean copy. Dust jacket condition very good plus, slight rubbing to folds, spine ever so slightly sunned, slight age toning to the jacket, not price clipped. Inscribed by Piers Paul Read to Alastair Hamilton on the front end-paper; "For Alastair, my dearest friend and colleague. Piers. June, 1966." From the collection of Jonathan Gili (1943-2004), film-maker, director and collector of various items, especially signed books. Read's first book, a 20th Century idealistic socialist's fantasy dream. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

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Bookseller: Lazarus Books Limited (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 017509
Title: Game in Heaven with Tussy Marx. Inscribed By Piers Paul Read.
Author: Piers Paul Read
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition, First Impression.
Publisher: Weidenfeld and Nicolson
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1966
Keywords: FICTION LEFT-WING SOCIALIST FANTASY LOVE IN COMMUNISTS COMMUNISM IDEALISTIC CLAP TRAP

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