Nigel Dennis — Cards of Identity

London, Weidenfeld and Nicholson, 1955. First edition. Cloth. A first edition of Nigel Dennis' most notable work, in the unclipped dust wrapper. A very smart first edition. Bound in original cloth, with gilt lettering to the spine. in the original unclipped dust wrapper, illustrated by Lucian Freud (misspelt and 'Lucien' on the fly leaf).The most prominent work of English writer, critic, playwright and magazine editor Nigel Dennis.Within, a witty and critically acclaimed satire, centred around the members of the Identity Club.The success of this work resulted in it's subsequent adaptation for the stage. Bound in original red cloth. In original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, very smart. Very mild shelf wear. Moderate areas of age toning to endpapers. Dust wrapper smart. The odd marks to covers. Moderate sunning to dust wrapper covers and spine. Mild shelf wear to dust wrapper extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean. The odd spot to text block edges. Mild dust to text block top edge. Near Fine . Ill.: None; Lucian Freud [dust wrapper]. Near Fine/Very Good.