Lawrence Durrell — Mountolive, and, Clea

London, Faber and Faber, 1959-60. First edition. Cloth. Later impressions of the final two novels in Lawrence Durrell's important 'Alexandria Quarter&apos. The final two volumes in Lawrence Durrell's brilliant 'Alexandria Quartet&apos.Each volume is in the original unclipped dust wrapper.The quartet is set in Alexandria, Egypt, being and during the Second World War. Both of these novels are told through multiple perspectives. As the reader, you grow to become fond of the characters, and see their struggles throughout the war.'Mountolive' is the third impression, published in 1959, the year after the first impression. 'Clea' is the 2nd impression, published in 1960, the same year as the first impression. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrappers. Externally, smart. A few light marks to the cloth, and very light bumping to the head of the spine. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper of 'Clea&apos. Minor edge wear to the dust wrappers, heavier to the head of the spines. A few light handling marks to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed.