THE ORDEAL OF GILBERT PINFOLD — Waugh, Evelyn

Boston, Logos. 1957, 1st US Edition. Hardcover. Book, " Evelyn Waugh 'does not deny that Mr. Pinfold is largely based on himself. His wildly witty and occasionally bloodcurdling novel is elaborated from an experience he actually had. He has since learned that 'a great number of sane people suffer in this way from time to time' and he 'believes this record may amuse them.'" Stated first edition. 232p. Neat, sound, unmarked copy but with slight shelf wear esp. to head and foot of spine. Very Good/No Jacket.