Temporary Kings, Anthony Powell, Heinemann, 1973, First Edition, First Impression

Winner of the 1974 W.H. Smith Prize, this is the penultimate book in the author's twelve-novel series Dance to the Music of Time. 

In near fine condition, the binding is straight and tight, the boards clean and the lettering on the spine bright. There is shelf wear to the top and bottom edges of the spine. The end paper and pages are free from tears and inscriptions. There is a small mark to the front end paper and foxing to all the edges. 

The unclipped dust jacket, protected in a clear, removable cover is in near fine condition with wear to the edge of the spine, nibbling to the top and bottom edges of the spine and slight loss to all the corners. 

Will be dispatched carefully wrapped in bubblewrap and a cardboard box.