Publication details: William Heinemann,1955,
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His first novel, this copy inscribed by the author on the flyleaf: 'To Don & Ella, with love and gratitude for so much patient encouragement, Johnny, June 1955'.The author's career had hitherto largely been spent in journalism, with books on various subjects; the present novel is a satire of nationalism and industry. St. John served in the Royal Marines during the Second World War, alongside Evelyn Waugh, with whom a friendship developed - St. John later publishing a memoir of this period.
1955, pp. [vi], 205, crown 8vo, original blue cloth, gilt lettering to backstrip now dulled, a few small spots to top edge, dustjacket with a design by Mervyn Wilson wrapping around, the backstrip a couple of shades faded, slightly spotted and a little dusty to borders of flaps, very good
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