Title Graham Greene – A Burnt-Out Case – First UK edition, first printing – Signed & dedicated – 1961 Description First UK edition, first printing of A Burnt-Out Case, published by William Heinemann in 1961. This copy is hand signed and dedicated by Graham Greene on the title page, making it a highly desirable association copy. The novel was inspired by Greene’s visits to leper colonies in the Congo and the Cameroons and is dedicated to Dr Michel Lechat, a medical doctor working at the leper colony in Yonda, Africa. A classic late novel by one of the most important English writers of the 20th century, scarce in signed first edition form. Condition Book: VG+ Slight staining to the top of the cloth boards Light wear to corners and to head and tail of spine Slight spotting to the text block Internally clean, no ownership inscriptions Dust jacket: Very Good+ unclipped Minor chipping to the extremities Overall a very attractive example. Details Author: Graham Greene Title: A Burnt-Out Case Publisher: William Heinemann, London Year: 1961 Edition: First UK edition, first printing Pages: 256 Language: English Binding: Hardcover with original dust jacket Signed: Yes — hand signed and dedicated by the author Dust jacket: Yes, original and unclipped Notes A strong collectible copy combining first edition status, original dust jacket, and a genuine author signature with dedication — increasingly uncommon. Provenance Spanos Rare Books & Auctions, Athens Purchase date: 21 February 2014