T. H. White — The Godstone and the Blackymor

London, Jonathan Cape , 1959. First edition. Hardback. The first edition of this autobiographical novel by T. H. White with illustrations by Edward Ardizzone, a bright copy. The first edition of this novel by Terence Hanbury White, English novelist known for his Arthurian novels. This books tells of the author's adventures in western Ireland. A fascinating autobiographical work about living on the West Coast of Ireland, as White tells of his fishing and hunting experiences, his walks, the people, and more. A beautiful volume adorned with the illustrations of Edward Ardizzone, famous English artist.With dust wrapper with publisher's clippings, 18s. net pricing to front fly leaf still present.   In the original publisher's pictorial boards binding. Externally very smart with minor shelf wear, bumped to head and tail of spine and extremities. Dust wrapper with shelf wear, closed tear along extremity front fly leaf and front joint, with chipping to head and tail of spine, dam mark internally to wraps, cockling wraps slightly. Previous owner's gift inscription to front free endpaper dated 94. Internally, firmly bound . Minor staining mark to fore edge, not affecting pages that are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Edward Ardizzone. Very Good Indeed/Good.