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London: Duckworth, 1931. Signed binding by Bayntun.Book measures 18.5x12.5.cm. 271pp. Bound in full crushed red leather, raised bands, gilt lettering, full gilt edges, marble endpapers. Leather very lightly rubbed. Binding in very good clean firm condition. Internally, pages clean. A very nice clean copy. . First Edition. Full Calf. Very Good Plus Near Fine. 8vo.

Anthony Powell's first novel, 'Afternoon Men', is a satirical take on the lives of young adults in 1930s London. The book introduces themes of social interaction and ennui that are central to Powell's later works.