HAMILTON, Patrick. The West Pier. London: Constable, 1951. First edition, inscribed in ink by the author Patrick Hamilton on the title page, 8vo (183 x 119mm.) (Light spotting to front free endpaper.) Original blue cloth (fading to spine, bumped to extremities), dust-jacket (large tear, loss to lower half of front and spine). Note: the inscription from Hamilton reads 'For Lois, with fondest love from DISRAELI' and underneath he adds 'Disraeli is the operative word, 7.8.51'. Lois was Hamilton's first wife and 'Disraeli' the pet name he used with her. Long after their divorce, he was sending her affectionate letters and signed copies of his books.Buyer’s Premium 24.5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional charge of 5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price.