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C. S. Lewis. "The Abolition of Man" [in:] University of Durham Riddell Memorial Lectures, Fifteenth Series....
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C. S. Lewis. "The Abolition of Man" [in:] University of Durham Riddell Memorial Lectures, Fifteenth Series. London: Humphrey Milford for Oxford University press, 1943.8vo (8 3/4 x 5 5/8 inches; 224 x 144 mm). Original blue printed wrappers; red cloth folding case.
FIRST EDITION. PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR on the title page: "K. Young with compliments / and greetings from C. S. L." Also with a piece of the mailing envelope pasted to the title page, addressed by Lewis: "From C. S. Lewis, Magdalen College, Oxford." and with a penciled notation in another hand "Posted Ja. 15. '44."
Condition: Wrappers lightly toned; a few minor chips and other edgewear. Slight toning to text; a few spots.
References: Christopher & Ostling VI.B.15.
Provenance: K. Young (presentation inscription). From the William A. Strutz Library.
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2024 December 11 Important English and American Literature: The William A. Strutz Library, Part II, Rare Books Signature® Auction #6300 (go to Auction Home page)
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