The Heart of the Matter.

First edition of what many consider the author's masterpiece. Octavo, original blue cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "[in black ink] For R. A. Addyes-Scott from Graham Greene. [in blue ink] Begun 1943; finished 1947 -  written in snatches between other jobs." Laid in is a note from Addyes-Scott that explains: "The first part of the inscription in this copy of The Heart of the Matter was written by Graham Greene in August 1948; the second part he added in September 1948 - hence the two shades of ink. R. A. Addyes-Scott." Addyes-Scott maintained correspondence with several notable literary figures, indicating an involvement in literary circles. Near fine in a very good dust jacket with the rare wrap around band. Housed in a custom clamshell box. From the library of noted collector William A. Strutz. An exceptional inscription, with noted provenance.