John Franklin Bardin — The Burning Glass

London, Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1950. First edition. Cloth. A first edition copy of Bardin's work of fiction, which is about the creation of a poem, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. First Edition, uncommon. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. 'The Burning Glass' is a work of fiction by John Franklin Bardin. The novel revolves around the relationship between a poet and a geneticist on a single day. The work ends with the creation of a poem drafted by the main protagonist. John Franklin Bardin (1916-1981) was an American crime writer who wrote ten novels throughout his lifetime. Collated, complete. In the publisher's original cloth binding, in the unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with no noticeable faults. Dust wrapper is very smart, with just a bit of age-toning to spine region of wraps, as well as top edge and spine region of reverse. A few marks to rear wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.