Susan Hill — The Enclosure

London, Hutchinson, 1961. First edition. Cloth. A scarce, first edition copy of Susan Hill's first novel. Written before her noted 'Woman In Black', this novel centres on marital relations of a middle aged couple. Signed by Hill, to a tipped in card at the title leaf.In the original unclipped dustwrapper. A scarce work, especially in this condition. Hill wrote this novel when she was only 16 years old, and is a fantastic debut which handles a complex theme. Centred on the relationship of Virginia and Guy, this novel is a study in self-deception. Virginia is a middle aged novelist, and Guy is an aspiring actor. This novel was published decades before her noted 'The Woman in Black', 'The Mist in the Mirror' and 'I'm King of the Castle&apos.  In the publisher's original cloth binding. With unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, excellent with just some minor shelfwear to the head and tail of spine. Dustwrapper is very smart. Light shelfwear to the head and tail of spine. A few marks to the wraps and spots internally to the dustwrapper. Author's signature tipped in to the title page. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Near Fine.