Lawrence Durell — Quinx or the Ripper&Apos;S Tale

London, Faber and Faber , 1985. First edition. Cloth. A first edition presentation copy of Lawrence Durell's final volume in his 'Avignon Quintet', inscribed by the author to his friend Bernard Stone. The first edition, first impression.  The author's presentation copy, signed to the half title and with an inscription to the title page from the author: "For Bernard Stone From Lawrence Durrell 1985". Bernard Stone, Durrell"s close friend, was an author and publisher who wrote the biography on Lawrence Durrell and published some of his earlier works.  The fifth and final volume from Lawrence Durrell's 'Avignon' quintet. This instalment follows the characters as they return to Avignon after World War II.  In the publisher's original cloth with the original unclipped dust wrapper.   In the publisher's original cloth with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally lovely. The wrap is also lovely. Internally firmly bound with clean and bright pages. Author's inscription to the title page and half title. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.