London: Heinemann, 1953. First Thus. Hardcover. Near Fine/very good. Lightest shelf wear to the book; more totips, corners, and edges of the jacket which is chipped at the spine tips, front flap creased. Previous owner's inscription which is that of a noted Powell authority. First printing of this edition. First published by Cassell & Co. in 1939, (most copies being lost early in the war) this was Powell's last work of fiction before WWII, after which he began work on the twelve volume Dance to the Music of Time. It is generally regarded as his most amusing. This first Heinemann edition is in the simple red and white jacket. Heinemann first published this new edition in 1953 in an edition of 3,00 copies after the publication of the first two volumes in the Dance. Lilley A.6 (b) 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Hard Cover. We specialize in the works of and about Anthony Powell. Books and other items ship promptly with a tracking number and (generally over $15.00) jacket protectors if applicable. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible. The Book Shed has a been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Bookseller's Association since 1997. An online bookseller with a bookshop sensibility!

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Bookseller: The Book Shed (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 2003061
Title: What's Become of Waring
Author: Anthony Powell
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: very good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Thus
Publisher: Heinemann
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1953
Keywords: Dance to the Music of Time
Bookseller catalogs: Anthony Powell and His Friends;
Note: May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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The Book Shed, now an internet only bookshop, has been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Bookseller's Association for over twenty years. We stock good, hand selected books in a wide range of subjects. Our inventory of thousands is deep in cook books, philosophy and religion, American history and literature, especially British fiction particularly the works of and about Anthony Powell and his twelve novel sequence A Dance to the Music of Time. We also invite you to browse or listings of rock and jazz vinyl records.Items may be purchased through our website via PayPal or by contacting us directly to arrange payment. Occasionally additional shipping will be required for heavy items or sets most often for overseas delivery. Every effort is made to have your purchase in the US postal system within 24 hours. Please call (802) 345-3081 if you wish to use other delivery services.Like us on Facebook or you may also find us on the web at ABE Books, Biblio or Amazon. We work hard to maintain a five star rating on these sites.

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