W. M. Spackman — A Presence with Secrets

New York , Alfred A. Knopf, 1980. Paperback. A very scarce proof copy of this novel depicting thirty years of amorous encounters between the protagonist and his lovers. A very scarce proof copy of the first edition.In the publisher's wraps.Contemporary ink inscriptions to the rear of the wrap.This work rakes through the encounters of Hugh Tatnall, a successful American painter and professor, as he succumbs to the desires of the many women who seem to desire him.This is an uncorrected proof copy, and therefore holds the draft version of this work before its refinement and official publishing. In the publisher's wraps. Externally, in very smart condition. Handling marks and slight edge wear to the extremities. Ink inscriptions to the rear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean. The odd spot to the fore edge which affects the odd page. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .