Darkness At Noon.

Early printing of the author's masterpiece. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the half-title page, "Arthur Koestler, being duly sworn, deposes and says, that Harold Granata is a shining exception among consuls, vice consuls and such, in as much as being human. London, September 19, 1951 Arthur Koestler." Koestler had been granted permanent residence in the United States just a few weeks earlier; and the recipient, Harold M. Granata was United States Vice Consul to London at the time. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket. An exceptional inscription, rare and desirable signed and inscribed.