David Low — Low&Apos;S Autobiography

London, Michael Joseph , 1956. First edition. Cloth. The first edition, first impression of David Low's autobiography, a bright copy in the price-clipped dust wrapper. The first edition, first impression of this autobiography of David Low, famous political caricaturist and cartoonist, retracing his life and career, which saw him in a constant run of violent disputes, most interesting those with Hitler and Mussolini. An absorbing account of how Low taught himself to draw and gain fame, with reflections on caricature and the responsibilities of the satirist. With numerous illustrations throughout as well as eight full page plates of photographs. Collated, complete. With the price-clipped dust wrapper. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally lovely with only minor shelf wear and a minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Inscribed 'to grandpop with love from Frances and Robin' to the front free endpaper, undated. The dust wrapper is price clipped and smart with some shelf wear and a minor chipping to the head and tail of the spine, a touch of sunning to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. With numerous illustrations throughout as well as eight full page plates of photographs. Collated, complete. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine/Very Good.