London, etc.: William Heinemann Ltd, (1951-75). In 12 volumes. First editions. 8vo. Publisher's red cloth, condition varies, generally very good to near-fine; in publisher's illustrated dust-jackets, scattered toning, soiling, and light wear.

Comprising:

1. A Question of Upbringing. Contemporary ownership signature on front free endpaper; bookseller's slip laid in; dust-jacket worn, closed tear in spine, front panel separated.

2. A Buyer's Market. In wide-flapped first issue dust-jacket. Scattered wear and chipping to dust-jacket, small abrasion on upper front panel of same.

3. The Acceptance World. Tape repairs along verso edges of dust-jacket.

4. At Lady Molly's. Price-clipped dust-jacket.

5. Casanova's Chinese Restaurant. Very lightly worn.

6 . The Kindly Ones. Signed by Powell on title-page; old tape residue on free endpapers.

7. The Valley of Bones. Very lightly worn.

8. The Soldier's Art. Light scattered soiling to boards; scattered light wear to dust-jacket; price on jacket crossed out in pencil.

9. The Military Philosophers. Price-clipped dust-jacket, with new price stamped in ink.

10. Books Do Furnish a Room. Boards soiled; ownership signature on front free endpaper.

11. Temporary Kings. Price sticker on front flap.

12. Hearing Secret Harmonies. Very light wear to dust-jacket.

A handsome and complete set.