![]() Vidal later claimed that the literary and critical establishment, The New York Times especially, had blacklisted him because of the book, and he may have been right. By today s standards it is tame and discreet, but at the time it caused a scandal and was denounced as corrupt and pornographic. It is what would now be called a coming-out story, about a handsome, athletic young Virginia man who gradually discovers that he is homosexual. Vidal published 'The City and the Pillar', which was dedicated to J. A very scarce early title from the acclaimed author. The book has been signed (without dedication) by the author to the title page. The B.Biro wrapper artwork looks very attractive in the removable Brodart archival cover. Mild rubbing and creasing in places to the edges. Mild edge-wear with a little loss at the upper spine and a few nicks. The scarce WRAPPER is complete and is in Very Good++ condition with some fading of colouring to the lower spine portion. ![]() ![]() Some toning to the text-block and outer page edges due to the quality of paper stock used. ![]() The gilt decoration and titling to the spine has dulled slightly more-so the publisher's logo at the foot of the spine. The BOOK is in Very Good++ condition with some ghosting to the spine. The First UK printing published by John Lehmann, London in 1949. ![]()
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