Chatwin (Bruce) The Songlines, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to title "For Charles and Brenda, A piece of craziness, which, as you know, has a long history - and owes a lot to you. Affectionately, as always, Bruce", very light marginal toning, original boards, light bumping to spine tips, dust-jacket, light creasing to head of spine and upper corners, small patch of soiling to spine, near-fine otherwise, 8vo, 1987.

⁂ A lovely association copy, inscribed to his friend and neighbour Charles Tomlinson and his wife, both of whom, as evident from the inscription, would often be on hand to provide advice and support to Chatwin's writing. Association copies of Chatwin's works are rare.