Ronald Segal — The Tokolosh
London and New York, Sheed and Ward, 1960 . First edition. Paperback. The very scarce first edition of this tale from South African activist Ronald Segal, signed with a presentation inscription from to bibliographer George Locke. The very scarce first edition of this work.Flat signed to the title page 'For George Locke, Ronald Segal&apos.George Locke was an English science fiction author, antiquarian bookseller and bibliographer. He authored the 'Spectrum of Fantasy' series of bibliographies, major works in the genre.An unnerving short tale from the South African activist, writer and editor, founder of the anti-apartheid magazine 'Africa South', and the Penguin African Library.Illustrated throughout by David Marais.With a former owner's inscription to the half title. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Wraps lightly age toned to perimeters, with back strip lightly age toned. Faint tide mark to tail of front wrap. Pencil inscription to half title. Internally, firmly bound. Flat signed to title page. Pages clean and bright. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: David Marais. Very Good Indeed .