The Ides Of March - first UK edition - second printing
by Thornton Wilder
Written largely in letter form, this presents an intriguing look at Julius Caesar during the last year of his life, as well as a picture of life in pre-Christian Rome. Correspondents include Cicero, Cleopatra, Catullus, and Clodia Pulcher.
Book is blue boards with gold-stamped spine and a gold facsimile signature on the front board. Top page edges inked blue. Second impression. Inscribed 'Weinachten 1954' on the front end paper.
Jacket is tattered with 2 ships along the top front panel and another smaller one on the back panel. Price intact.