Wrapper design by John Minton

Camberton, Roland ~ Scamp

John Lehmann, London : 1950

The First UK printing published by John Lehmann in 1950. The BOOK is in VERY GOOD++ condition. There is some light pushing to the spine ends. The orange colouring of the spine and the green faux label remain bright. Light toning of the text block and some offsetting to the blank end-papers. A small circular mark to the front blank end-paper. The WRAPPER is neatly price-clipped and is in Very Good++condition. Very slight toning to the spine with some mild edge wear affecting the spine ends. Professional light Japanese tissue repairs (to the verso) to two small closed tears at the upper spine folds. A tiny rub to the upper front corner. The rear panel remains remarkably clean for its age. The JOHN MINTON designed wrapper artwork looks very striking in the removable Brodart archival protector. One of the iconic wrapper designs of the 1950s! Roland Camberton (aka Henry Cohen) wrote only two novels before disappearing into relative obscurity. This was despite winning the prestigious Somerset Maugham Award for the title 'Scamp'. The author Iain Sinclair has been largely responsible for championing the recent revival in Camberton's works which are now back in print. Collectible.

BINDING: Hardcover
CONDITION: Very Good++
JACKET: Very Good++