The Egoist by George Meredith. With an Afterword by Angus Wilson
signed first edition
1963 · New York
by MEREDITH, GEORGE (ANGUS WILSON)
New York: Signet, 1963. First Edition - Thus. Signed and inscribed by the author of the afterword Angus Wilson to his publisher: “In the copy of Kurt Enoch, Angus Wilson, Suffolk, England, 1963”. A Signet Classic. Paperbound. Very good bright copy with some minor darkening to the spine and covers. This from Wilson’s afterword: “Meredith has produced a novel nearer to classic comedy than anything else in our language.” From the library of Wilson’s publisher Dr. Kurt Enoch (1895-1982) who was a noted German publisher, forced to flee the Nazis, landing in New York in 1940. In 1948, Dr. Enoch co-founded and became President of New American Library - Signet Books which became one of the successful and acclaimed post-war publishing houses. Enoch went on to become one of the most highly regarded figures in American book publishing. Signet #CT191 (Inventory #: 21801E)