V. S. Pritchett — Mr. Beluncle & the Spanish Temper

London, Chatto & Windus, 1951-1954. First edition. Cloth. Two very smart first edition novels from British writer and literary critic Sir Victor Sawdon Pritchett. Two volumes. First edition. This set contains: Mr. Beluncle, 1951. Following the narcissistic, sanctimonious, and self-indulgent Mr. Beluncle, a quirky British furniture salesman, on his seemingly ordinary escapades. The Spanish Temper, 1954. Based on the author's own experiences of Spain, this piece takes the reader on a tour in a travelogue style narrative from an omnipresent narrator. Written by Sir Victor Sawdon Pritchett, a British writer and literary critic. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, very smart with minor wear to the extremities. Original unclipped dust wrappers are also smart with light wear to the extremities resulting in minor loss to the head and tail of the spines. Light sunning to the spines and panel edges. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Minor age toning to the endpapers of The Spanish Temper. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good.