A Grain of Wheat.

First edition of the author's magnum opus. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the title page signed twice, "To Matthew In appreciation Peace, blessings! Ngugi wa Thiong'o "He thought about the wedding gift, a stool carved from Muiri wood. I'll change the woman's figure. I shall curve a woman big- big with child" NW Thiong'o 17th March 08 Irvine." Name to the front free endpaper, near fine in a very good dust jacket.