Daphne Du Maurier — The Parasites

London, Victor Gollancz LTD, 1949. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of 'The Parasites' by Daphne du Maurier, following three siblings as they grow up. The first edition, first impression.In the original unclipped dust wrapper.'The Parasites' follows the Delaneys, a bohemian family, who lead complex and often scandalous lives. Du Maurier took inspiration from her time in the world of theatre, and from her own family life, in this novel exploring the complexity of family life and the scandals of the siblings. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities, with fading to the head and tail of the spine. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front paste down. Edge wear to the dust wrapper, resulting in chips and closed tears, heavier to the head and tail of the spine, and to the head of the front wrap. Spine is age-toned. Light handling marks to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Good.