H. V. Morton — I, James Blunt

London, Methuen & Co. Ltd. 1942 . First edition. Paperback. The first edition of this unusual speculative war fiction from journalist H. V. Morton. First edition.   In the publisher's original soft covers.   A fascinating future-history story set between 11th September 1944 and 13th March 1945. The work was commissioned by The Ministry of Information as an example of British war propaganda. Through the diary of English tradesman, James Blunt, the author imagines a Nazi occupation of Britain following a German victory. Written by H. V. Morton, a prominent journalist and travel writer, also remembered for covering the opening of the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1923 whilst he was working for the Daily Express. In the publisher's original soft covers. Externally, smart with slight shelf wear, including a number of small tears to the edges, leaving the binding and front cover a little delicate. Wraps also feature light discolouration and marking, more so to the light rear cover. Internally, generally firmly bound, more fragile towards the front of the work. A bright and clean example with occasional spotting, more so to the first and last few pages. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .