H. V. Morton — I, James Blunt

London, Methuen & Co LTD, 1942. First edition. Paperback. The first edition of this unique future history short story by H. V. Morton, a tale in which the Nazi's won the war, commissioned by the Ministry of Information. The scarce to see first edition.A fascinating future history story by H. V. Morton, set between the 11th September 1944 and 13th March 1945.The story is told through diary form from the point of view of James Blunt, an English tradesman, whilst he documents the Nazi occupation of Britain and a Nazi victory. The Ministry of Information commissioned this work as propaganda. Morton is also well known for covering the opening of the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1923 whilst he was working for the 'Daily Express&apos. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, smart, with minor edge wear, including a little light rubbing to the wraps. A few light marks to the wraps, mostly to the rear wrap. A few spots to the fore edge. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .