Dylan Thomas — Twenty Years a-Growing

London, J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd , 1964. First edition. Cloth. A smart set offering both the uncorrected proof and first edition of Dylan Thomas" film script adaptation of Maurice O"Sullivan"s autobiography. A set of two volumes. Includes the scarce uncorrected proof copy and the first edition, first impression of the same work.  Both complete with the publisher"s original dust wrappers, the first edition"s being price-clipped. With "Proof Only" stated to the fly leaf of the proof"s. "Twenty Years A-Growing" is an unfinished film script based on the beloved autobiography of the same name by Irish writer Maurice O"Sullivan, which depicts his childhood on the lonely Blasket Islands. This adaptation keeps O"Sullivan as its narrator, interlaced with Thomas" own dramatic and moving style. First edition in the original cloth binding, with the original clipped dust wrapper. Proof copy in the publisher"s pink wraps with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with only minor shelf wear and light sunning to the proof"s spine. Dust wrappers are smart, with handling marks to both and heavier bumping to the proof"s wrap, as expected due to its top edge overlapping the book. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed.