Henry Major Tomlinson — Gallion&Apos;S Reach

London, William Heinemann, 1927. First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition, first impression of Tomlinson's debut novel, winner of the 1929, Femina Vie Heureuze Prize. The first edition, first impression of this novel, with no other impressions stated.  Bound in the original publisher's cloth and unclipped dust wrapper.  A skillful work of crime fiction and Tomlinson's debut novel, for which he received the 1929 Femina Vie Heureuze Prize. The narrative follows Jim Colet, a shipping clerk who accidentally kills his boss and flees London, taking to the high seas. Bound in the original publisher's cloth and unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, very smart. Minor bumping to head and tail of spine, slightly sunned. Scattered spotting to dust wrapper front, reverse and fly leaves, as is common with the wrap for this edition. Minor creasing, chips and closed tears to extremities, a more prominent tear to lower rear joint. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. A touch age toned. Mild spotting to fore edge. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed/Very Good.