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(London), Andre Deutsch, (1960). Second printing of the first book by this Trinidadian author of Indian descent, who came to be regarded as one of the giants of contemporary English literature, and the most astute, if acerbic, Western commentator on Third World issues. Naipaul won the Booker Prize for his collection In a Free State and numerous other literary awards over the course of his 40-year writing career. Bookplate of poets Barbara Howes and William Jay Smith front pastedown; foxing to endpages and page edges; pencilled marginal markings; spine slant; very good in a near fine, second impression dust jacket with a vertical fold at the spine. [#018689] $95

(London), Picador, (2001). The signed limited uncorrected proof of the British edition, according to the cover text, although this copy is not signed. Long, shallow vertical crease to cover, else fine in wrappers. [#018992] $70

(London), Picador, (2001). The advance reading copy. Fine in wrappers. [#018692] $45

(London), Picador, (2001). The advance reading copy. Very slight crown bump, else fine in wrappers, with a color photocopy of the cover art laid in. [#018991] $40

NY, Alfred A. Knopf, 1981. First Trade Edition. Very Good in Very Good DJ. Ownership signature. [#707034] $20

NY, Alfred A. Knopf, 1981. First Trade Edition. Very Good in Very Good (tape-repaired) DJ. Remainder mark on top edge. [#707033] $20

NY, Alfred A. Knopf, 1994. Advance Uncorrected Proof. Very Good in wrappers. [#707035] $20