David Cecil; S.N. Behrman — Max: A Biography & Conversation with Max

London, Hamish Hamilton; Constable, 1960-1964 . First edition. Cloth. A smart two volume set of first edition biographies of the late nineteenth-century essayist and caricaturist Max Beerbohm. A two volume set.  In the publisher's original cloth bindings. In the original dust wrappers.  Two biographical accounts of Max Beerbohm, an English essayist, parodist, and caricaturist under the signature 'Max&apos. First known in the late nineteenth century as a dandy and a humorist, being the drama critic for the Saturday Review, he later became popular for his occasional radio broadcasts.  His caricatures, drawn usually in pen or pencil with muted watercolour tinting, are in many public collections. 'Conversation With Max' (1960), the first edition, written by S.N. Behrman, with a frontispiece, and seven double sided plates. Collated, complete. 'Max: A Biography' (1964), the first edition, written by David Cecil, with a frontispiece, and full page and in text illustrations throughout.    In the publisher's original cloth bindings. In the original dust wrappers. Externally, very smart. Minor shelf wear to extremities. Dust wrapper of 'Max: A Biography' is price clipped, while the other wrap remains unclipped. Wraps have sunning to spines, with the odd mark, closed tear, and shelf wear to extremities. Light spotting to 'Conversation With Max' wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Ink inscription to rear of title page of 'Max: A Biography&apos. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed.