William Empson — The Gathering Storm

London, Faber And Faber, 1st Edition, Difficult to find in any edition, this true first (1940) is especially scarce. All is in VG internal order, with light toning to page edges, but all otherwise clean and bright. Former owner's name neatly to front pastedown. Blue boards lightly worn/marked and a little dulled to spine. Sharp bump to edge of rear board. 8vo. 71pp, Very Good, No Jacket, 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall, 71