Francis Stuart — The Coloured Dome

London, Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1932. First edition. Cloth. A scarce first edition copy of this work of fiction by Francis Stuart, following his success with 'Pigeon Irish', in the original unclipped dust wrapper. First Edition, Scarce.In the original unclipped dust wrapper. This work of fiction by Francis Stuart follows the life of Garry Delea and his life in Dublin, with a range of other characters including Sieve O'Moore and Tully McCoolagh. It was published in 1932, the same year as his immensely popular novel, 'Pigeon Irish&apos. Francis Stuart (1902-2000) was an Irish writer, who was very important to the literary life of Ireland. He was elected Saoi of Aosdana before his death in 2000. Collated, complete.  In the publisher's original cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Minimal bumping to extremities, with light fading to the head of spine. A few marks to boards. Dust wrapper is generally smart, with age-toning to the wraps and to the reverse, particularly to the reverse. Edgewear has resulted in chipping and loss to spine, with a few closed tears and two tape repairs to the reverse. Age toning to the top edge of reverse, including fly leaves. Internally, firmly bound, with pages loosening towards the middle. Pages are bright and clean throughout, with age-toning to margins and the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good/Good.