Muriel Spark — Not to Disturb

London, Macmillan, 1971. First edition. Cloth. This very smart set offers both the uncorrected proof and first edition of Muriel Spark's gothic comedy. Includes the uncorrected proof copy (bound in the publisher's wraps) and the first edition, first impression (bound in the original cloth with the original unclipped dust wrapper). This intriguing novel narrates the various characters and dynamics of a large home near Geneva, inside of which resides the Baron and Baroness who have locked themselves into their library with their young secretary. From Scottish author Muriel Spark, who is noted for her often serious themes posed with a darkly comedic voice.  Proof copy bound in the publisher's wraps. First edition bound in the original cloth, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, with sunning and a couple marks to the spine of the proof, and with a ink price inscription to the front cover, otherwise very smart. Cloth is excellent, with only minor shelf wear. Dust wrapper is very smart, with slight edge wear. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very light offsetting to the endpapers of the first edition. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Near Fine.