Books

London: The Fortune Press, 1947. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good. Presentation copy, inscribed and dated in the year of publication by Kingsley Amis to English crime writer Edmund Crispin (pseudonym of Bruce Montgomery, 1921-1978) on the front flyleaf. Amis and Crispin became friends while attending St. John's College, Oxford. The author's first book, a short collection of verse published by Reginald Ashley Caton's infamous Fortune Press. Octavo: 32 p. In the first issue black morocco-grain cloth with gilt titles. Minor scuff to the last page of the text, with a bit of mild rubbing to the corners and tips; otherwise very good.

Bright November is a poetic work by Kingsley Amis, published by Jonathan Cape in 1947. The collection showcases Amis's poetry and marks his first major publication. It is a staple for admirers of his more extensive literary contributions.

First edition copies of 'Bright November' by Kingsley Amis can be identified by their publisher (Jonathan Cape), publication date (1947), and lack of subsequent edition or print run information.