Maurice Collis — The Three Gods

Gerrards Cross, Colin Smythe, 1970 . First edition. Cloth. A signed, first edition of this intriguing novel surrounding the court of Queen Jezebel, written by Maurice Collis. The first edition, first impression. Signed by the author, inscribed "For my dear friend Alva, on the occasion of our meeting after a long interval of looking at his latest painting which I found admirable. Maurice Collis." dated 3/6/70. Written by British author Maurice Collis, who spent time as an administrator in Burma during the time in which it was part of the British Empire. Set in the 9th Century, 'The Three Gods' explores the rivalries and revolutions between many different leading figures and priesthoods of society, ontable of Queen Jezebel and the prophet Elisha. With the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Bound in the publisher's cloth, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with minor shelf wear and the odd light mark. Author's inscription to front endpaper. Light spots to the fore edge. Dust wrapper is very smart, with light shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound with bright, clean pages. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Near Fine.